"Arthritis" is a term used to describe inflammation of the joints. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and usually is caused by the deterioration of a joint. There is a protective … [Read more...] about What is Arthritis?
Fyzical - Therapy and Balance Center
What makes Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center of Shady Grove Special?
Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center of Shady Grove is a niche in the Physical Therapy world! We specialize in the treatment of balance and fall prevention, dizziness or vertigo, TMJ disorders and … [Read more...] about What makes Fyzical Therapy & Balance Center of Shady Grove Special?
What is a Vestibular Migraine?
Vestibular Migraine: Vestibular migraines may occur in people with a diagnosis of migraine headaches. A vestibular migraine is characterized by episodes of vertigo (a room spinning sensation), … [Read more...] about What is a Vestibular Migraine?
Am I at Risk of Falls?
The Greater Los Angeles VA Geriatric Research Education Clinical Center and affiliates developed this validated fall risk self-assessment tool to identify those at high risk of falls. To assess your … [Read more...] about Am I at Risk of Falls?
Therapist Spotlight: Lara Khattar, PT, DPT
Lara Khattar received her Bachelors in Psychology with Honors at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia. She then decided to apply her passion for helping those with neurological conditions by pursuing … [Read more...] about Therapist Spotlight: Lara Khattar, PT, DPT
October is National Physical Therapy Month!
Every October we celebrate National Physical Therapy Month, an annual opportunity to raise awareness about the benefits of physical therapy. Who are Physical Therapists? Physical Therapists (PTs) … [Read more...] about October is National Physical Therapy Month!
What is TMD?
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) TMJ stands for 'Temporomandibular Joint'. This is your jaw joint located just in front of your ears and made up of your mandible and the temporal bone of your skull. We … [Read more...] about What is TMD?
It’s Balance Awareness Week!
The Vestibular Disorder Association started the Balance Awareness Week in 1997 to spread awareness about balance disorders. What is Balance? Balance is the ability to maintain the body's center of … [Read more...] about It’s Balance Awareness Week!