Proactive work on your balance can reduce the impact of a fall, and help your brain health!
Wow, it has been slippery outside!
Short story to share about a client who had a close encounter with a sidewalk.
Letting the dog out one night, he was victim to the random tug of the leash. On the icy sidewalk that tug ended up pulling him off balance; he went down hard onto his right side. Thankfully the landing was on his glutes rather than the hip itself. Ice, heat, and a chiro visit later the pain was tolerable, but walking and standing were not so easy. Read more
Travel Travails: Overhead, Uh-oh!
/in Bridging Technique, Injuries and Accidents /by tilproFlying and bags overhead: A recipe for many an injury
Traveling this holiday season? Believe it or not, how you use the overhead space on a plane is essential to maximizing time with loved ones. There are so many ways that putting a bag overhead can lead to an injury which can ruin holiday plans.
Here are a few reminders of how to keep yourself safe: Read more
Falls, Balance, and Brain Health: Yes, There is a Relationship!
/in Frontpage Article /by tilproProactive work on your balance can reduce the impact of a fall, and help your brain health!
Wow, it has been slippery outside!
Short story to share about a client who had a close encounter with a sidewalk.
Letting the dog out one night, he was victim to the random tug of the leash. On the icy sidewalk that tug ended up pulling him off balance; he went down hard onto his right side. Thankfully the landing was on his glutes rather than the hip itself. Ice, heat, and a chiro visit later the pain was tolerable, but walking and standing were not so easy. Read more
Beyond Concussion: Recap of Recent Head Injury Stories
/in Frontpage Article /by tilproMiss one of the recent head injury discussions?
Here are the links to our blog. Read more
Beyond Concussion: Return to School and Play
/in Bridging Technique, Head Injuries /by tilproThe case of the high school Volleyball Concussion
“Thank you for seeing M last week! She is feeling much better and was cleared from her concussion on Friday! Thanks so much for your help.”
On a recent Tuesday evening a high school volleyball player took a powerful bump to her head from a ball during pre-game warm-ups. As the national anthem played she began feeling worse and worse. Something was wrong. The athletic trainer checked for concussion and advised her to stay home the next day. Read more
Beyond Concussion: Head Injuries at Birth
/in Bridging Technique, Head Injuries, Infants and Toddlers /by tilproThe unexpected head injury — birth
As we explore head injuries this month it is easy to overlook events from our very entry into this world.
There are so many ways that a baby’s head gets stressed at birth. Yes, there is supposed to be lots of stress at birth. However, in a number of birth scenarios there is an inordinate level of stress. Some of the birth scenarios include when the head positioning is oriented wrong, baby is breech or sunnyside-up, has torticolis or has a wrapped umbilical cord. Read more
Beyond Concussion: I Keep Falling. Why?
/in Bridging Technique, Head Injuries, Seniors /by tilpro“I’m 75 and trying to stay active. I keep falling and no one can figure out why. I don’t want to use this walker but I’m afraid to be moving around without it.”
Falling, a post-concussion issue?
Head injuries don’t just happen to children and athletes. Falls amongst older adults are a leading cause of head injuries. (Statistics are below.) Read more
Beyond Concussion: What If It’s Just a Head Injury?
/in Bridging Technique, Head Injuries /by tilpro“My daughter fell on the playground at school. The ER says there is no concussion. She took a pretty good hit in the face. Should we come in?”
Each year, nearly 200,000 children, ages 14 and under, require emergency room treatment due to playground falls. Read more
Beyond Concussion: Cleared But Still Struggling
/in Bridging Technique, Head Injuries /by tilproThe call came three months after the injury. “My daughter is still having headaches. She also says that her vision is blurry sometimes. We saw the neurologist and she was cleared.”
Fall is a time for lots of outdoor activity. Coupled with slippery rain and leaves the season is ripe with the conditions for the most common causes of head injuries — sports trauma and falling. Read more
What is Deliberate Practice?
/in Bridging Technique /by tilproDeliberate practice is something we embrace as Bridging® Technique Specialists. Finding ways to help relieve your pain faster and increase function more completely is a passion for us.
Breaking down the nuances of your pains or developmental challenges to better understand the causes, effects, and movement relationships is something we love to do. Every two weeks we have time set aside to specifically dig into movement concepts. Read more
Visual-Motor System Need an Upgrade, or Just an Update?
/in Bridging Technique, Infants and Toddlers /by tilproShoulder and head strength, hand-eye coordination, hand function, and more — so many essential postural and motor skills emanate from tummy time!
What may not be so apparent? The same fundamental laddered skills related to tummy time support our visual-motor function and are needed at every age. Read more