Dementia Patients have a Shot at Life with Home Physical Therapy By: Dr. Abe Kopolovich, DPT, MBA, JD-IP Did you know that dementia is the leading cause of disability for 5.6 million people over 65 years of age in the United States? As the country’s population ages, cognitive impairment is predicted to continue rising at high speed, even quadrupling the number of affected individuals by 2050.  Unfortunately, the challenges for dementia patients go beyond just memory loss. Most people diagnosed

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Plagiocephaly and Physical Therapy: Everything You Need To Know By: Dr. Abe Kopolovich, DPT, MBA, JD-IP Plagiocephaly, better known as flat head syndrome, is a condition in which a baby’s head is flattened as a result of laying with their head improperly positioned for an extended period of time. As a parent, worrying about whenever you notice any abnormality with your baby is second nature. But this condition is much more common than you think and not dangerous at all!

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Total Hip Replacement: What To Know Before, During and After By: Dr. Abe Kopolovich, DPT, MBA, JD-IP Total hip replacement (THR) is a surgical procedure used to improve movement and relieve pain in the hip. It involves replacing the painful ball-and-socket joint of the hip with a prosthetic implant. In this guide, you will find all the information you need to know about total hip replacement, including what to expect during surgery, and how in-home physical therapy can be of

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How to Treat Ankle Sprains With In-Home Physical Therapy By: Dr. Abe Kopolovich, DPT, MBA, JD-IP Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries. It happens when you roll, twist or turn your ankle outside of its normal range of motion, which causes your ligaments to get stretched or torn, either partially or completely. According to Physiopedia, the ankle joint is the second one most likely to be injured in sport, particularly in basketball. So if you are an

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Heal Rotator Cuff Tears with Home Physical Therapy By: Dr. Abe Kopolovich, DPT, MBA, JD-IP The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint. They work together to keep the shoulder stable and allow for smooth movement. Unfortunately, rotator cuff tears are a common injury, especially for older people: more than two million Americans experience some type of rotator cuff problem every year. A partial or complete rotator cuff tear makes it difficult

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Live Pain-free With Physical Therapy for Your Knee By: Dr. Abe Kopolovich, DPT, MBA, JD-IP Did you hurt your knee or had surgery? Or is it achy and stiff because of arthritis? Either way, you might feel like the last thing you should do is get on your feet and move your joints around. But often physical therapy (PT) is what your doctor will suggest to get your strength back and put you on the road to recovery. Physical therapy

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Balance Physical Therapy: A Holistic Approach to Treating Vertigo, Dizziness and Imbalance Disorders By: Dr. Abe Kopolovich, DPT, MBA, (JD-in progress) Therapy-In-Motion, PC Vertigo, dizziness and imbalance disorders can be frustrating and debilitating conditions that impact daily life. They can be caused by a variety of factors, including inner ear problems, neurological conditions, and medication side effects. Balance Physical Therapy, also known as balance therapy, has emerged as an effective approach for managing these ailments. Alongside dizziness remedies and solutions

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Get rid of Neck Pain with these Physical Therapy Exercises By: Dr. Abe Kopolovich, DPT, MBA, JD-IP People often joke about other people or things being “a pain in the neck”, but if you or somebody close to you is suffering from neck pain, you know it’s no laughing matter. And 15.1% of people in the US said this kind of discomfort was their most common pain complaint. Fortunately, there are several ways to treat it. Read ahead to learn

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Healing Sciatica: Discover the Power of Physical Therapy By: Dr. Abe Kopolovich, DPT, MBA Sciatica is a common condition that affects many individuals, particularly those who lead sedentary lifestyles or have jobs that require prolonged periods of sitting. The condition is characterized by pain that radiates from the lower back, specifically the buttock/gluteal area, down to the legs, following the pathway of the sciatic nerve. This condition is a very common complaint. About 40% of people in the U.S. experience

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Physical Therapy for Infant Torticollis: Relieve Symptoms and Heal Your Baby By: Dr. Abe Kopolovich, DPT, MBA Infant torticollis, also known as wry neck or twisted neck, is a condition in which a baby’s neck muscles are tight and they have difficulty turning their head due to the baby’s position in the womb or after a difficult childbirth. It can be upsetting to see that your baby has a tilted head or trouble turning his or her neck. But there’s

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