Are you experiencing a feeling of spinning, dizziness, imbalance, or nausea? Are these symptoms associated with movements like rolling over in bed, turning your head, moving from sitting to lying down, or bending forward? Does the feeling last less than a minute? If you answered yes to any of the...
Summer is right around the corner, and as temperatures begin to rise in Arizona, pools call out to us. Pools are not only great for entertaining and cooling off, but they serve as a great source of exercise. The body systems that receive the most benefits from aquatic exercise include the...
Have you ever gotten out of bed in the morning only to find the room spinning, making you wonder what in the world is going on? This feeling is likely caused by one of two things: vertigo or dizziness. Dizziness typically consists of nonspecific symptoms, like light-headedness or a feeling of...
Balance is something we all strive to achieve. Balance in our lives, balance between work and home, a balanced diet, we even want to make sure that our tires are in balance. We have come to believe that if things are in balance…Life is good! Balance is most important when we are talking about...
According to the National Sleep Foundation, studies have shown how brain activity supports our long-term health by getting rid of toxic material from the fluid surrounding our brain. Lack of sleep damages our neurons' ability to communicate appropriately, leads to memory impairment over time,...
Chronic pain affects at least 100 million American adults. That is more people than those affected by diabetes, heart disease, and cancer combined. A typical treatment of chronic pain has been prescription medications such as opioids, including codeine, morphine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, and...
Ask any ProActive physical therapist, and they’ll tell you not to jump on running shoe trends. It is crucial to find the proper fitting running shoe for your foot shape and running. Using the wrong type of shoe or a single pair for all your exercise may leave you in pain and possible injury. So...
Balance problems are the leading cause of injury for senior citizens in the United States. This may stem from a number of issues. It could be a specific cause such as issues with your sensory system leading to imbalances. Perhaps you have a new injury that limits movement and restricts you to...
Balance is an important aspect of daily activities performed at home and in the community. These activities may include: walking, ascending and descending stairs, and getting out of a car. To accomplish these actions, individuals must maintain balance and equilibrium. When there is a problem,...
You twisted your ankle, landed awkwardly from a dismount, or you threw too many dodgeballs at your office team-builder, and now you're experiencing some pain and swelling. Why does your body react this way? Well, it's part of the body's natural healing process. Here are our top 5 common questions...
