By Dan Vincent, PTA From the farmlands of Iowa to the mountains of Idaho, affecting everyone from small-town farmers to celebrities such as the late Muhammad Ali, Parkinson’s Disease (PD) targets the motor component of the central nervous system (CNS) with progressive neurodegeneration (Goodman and Marshall, 2017). This article provides an overview of Parkinson’s Disease […]
By Daniel Vincent, PTA Boxing is a full-body fitness and rehabilitation strategy that, in addition to general fitness, can be applied to a variety of conditions seen and treated by Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants. Boxing has health applications for both neurologic and pathologic conditions, with significant research focusing on four common conditions addressed […]
Authentic marinara sauce recipe that is easy to make and so much better than the jarred stuff! Note: Italians generally don’t measure; we cook by feel. These measurements are approximate. Taste your food often and adjust to what you like. Fresh herbs are always better. I don’t use oregano in this because it’s such a […]
We’ll be posting heart healthy recipes to help you on your journey to better health. Here is the story about how this began for us… People were shocked, SHOCKED when they heard that I switched my diet from a full-on carnivorous, fatty diet to a Whole Food Plant-Based (WFPB) diet. After all, I am an […]
Does a change in weather mean a change in your pain? For those of us who grew up in southwest Idaho, we understand the weather here can change drastically. For those living with long-standing joint pain due to arthritis, the change in weather can mean a change in their pain. In most healthcare offices, it’s […]
Our 4th annual Workers’ Comp lunch & learn was a rousing success. Dr. Zarse recently relocated back to Idaho from Texas and brought cutting edge solutions to stopping pain in it’s tracks! Our very own Chris Peterson, did an outstanding job of showing how job specific rehab is crucial to getting people back to work […]
August 2017: An Introduction to the Pose Running Method A few weekends ago, I had the pleasure of attending an introductory course to the Pose Method of running, led by Albert Lu. I was joined by my sister (an interested runner), and a local Crossfit gym owner/coach. The entire introductory course took approximately 2.5 hours, […]
Heel Pain and Solutions July 2017 With the summer months now upon us, people will undoubtedly seek out more outside sources for activity in order to enjoy the nice weather. Whether you’re a regular walker, jogger, recreational sport player, or just an individual trying to be more active, one common unintended consequence of increasing […]
Over 200 nurse practitioners from Idaho and other states gathered in Boise October 14-15. Intermountain Physical Therapy & Hand Rehab was pleased to be a sponsor for the 2016 annual NPI event. Mark Reed was there to discuss all aspects of physical therapy with the NPs. Trish Ostrander, Certified Hand Therapist, was also on hand to […]
