OFAC NEWSLETTERS
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Fall 2009
Wii-hab Could a gaming system be a vital rehabilitation tool? Therapists constantly look for new ways to engage their patients during a rehabilitation session. A patient who is enjoying his or her time in physical therapy will progress through his or her goals faster and benefit greater from each session. The newest device many clinics are using is the Nintendo Wii. Read More
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Summer 2009
Summer Time Blues Is your foot pain ruining your summer fun?The weather is great outside, 80 degrees, sunny, and not a cloud in the sky. You have plans for the beach, picnics, and vacation, but are your feet going to halt your plans? During the spring and summer months the footwear of choice for most is flipflops. They are light-weight, inexpensive, come in every color and can be slipped on or off in less than a second. Read More
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Spring 2009
ANKLE SPRAINS To PT or not to PT, that is the question Ankle sprains are one of the most frequent diagnoses associated with the foot and ankle. Some patients seek treatment of the sprain from the emergency room, yet many more do not receive medical or rehabilitative care. Read More
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Winter 2008
Plantatar Fasciitis Physical therapy’s role in decreasing pain Plantar fasciitis, the most common cause of plantar heel pain, can be defined as an inflammation of the plantar fascia at its insertion at the medial tubercle of the calcaneus and surrounding perifascial structures. Read More
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Summer 2008
What kind of fitness goals did you set for yourself this summer? Run a race? Lose 10 pounds? Walk daily with friends? Without healthy feet and ankles, these goals will be difficult, if not impossible to achieve! The focus of our Summer Newletter is Foot and Ankle Fitness. As foot and ankle experts, we are here to help keep your “piggies” pain-free this summer. Read More
