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For the Health of It: Understanding Myofascial Release

Tyler Ryan and Hima Dalal discuss myofascial release and how it can impact older folks
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LEXINGTON SC (WOLO) —  According to Vital Energy’s Hima Dalal, Myofascial Release or MFR is an advanced hands-on technique that provides sustained pressure into restrictions in the fascia of the body to eliminate pain and restrictions. In order to release tension in the fascia, heavy pressure may be applied and this may cause some bruising. If at any time, there…

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For the Health of It: The Importance of Geriatric Therapy

Tyler Ryan and Hima Dalal discuss geriatric therapy options for seniors
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  LEXINGTON SC (WOLO) — As we age, the need and importance for exercise and even movement becomes increasingly important.  Although many people can get up and moving in their homes, many older folks need some assistance.  Those who do not have a partner, children, or other caregivers can rely on geriatric therapy to help ensure that things stay moving….

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For the Health if It: Understanding Gait Dysfunction

Tyler Ryan learns about the diagnosis and treatment of Gait Dysfunction
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LEXINGTON SC (WOLO) — Gait dysfunctions are changes in your normal walking pattern.  Most commonly, it is related to aging, medication side effects, pain, post-op asymmetry, range of motion of joints, muscle strength, neurological conditions like stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, ataxia due to brain tumor, vertigo, neuropathy, or paralysis of foot, etc. Approximately 17% of falls are due to abnormality in gait….

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For the Health if It: Using aqua therapy to heal

Tyler Ryan learns about the benefits of hydro therapy in the healing process from Hima Dalal
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LEXINGTON SC (WOLO) – The goal of physical or occupational therapy is to get you better, quicker.  Aquatic therapy, or hydro-therapy, is appropriate for patients of all ages, surgeries, and abilities.  The list of patients who could benefit from aquatic therapy goes on and on – from athletes recovering from sports injuries, to the average patients with joint pain, to…

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For the Health of It: Scar Tissue

Tyler Ryan and Hima Dalal discuss treatments for scar tissue
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COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – Scar tissue can be formed post-surgery or due to weight gain or weight loss, poor posture, or an injury.  A scar can develop on the skin’s surface or inside the body. Scar tissue can cause pain, restriction in motion, tightness, itching, and difficulty moving. Scars can be hypersensitive or numb and can put pressure on the nerves,…

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For the Health of It: Understanding Leukemia and potential treatments

Tyler Ryan and Hima Dalal discuss Leukemia and the potential treatments with therapy
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COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – According to Vital Energy’s Hima Dalal, Cancer is the growth of abnormal cells in the body that cause destruction of normal and healthy cells. A cancer of blood forming tissue and bone marrow hinder the body’s ability to fight infection. Many types of Leukemia exist and affect children and adults.  Cancer and side effects of cancer treatment…

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For the Health of It: Sciatica – More than a pain in the rear

Tyler Ryan learns about sciatica from Hima Dalal
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COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) — Chronic back pain is very common, as is radiating pain and numbness, which is a different condition called Sciatica. Is it the same thing?  Hima Dalal from Vital Energy says “no, not really.”  Sciatica is weakness travelling down from the low back to the lower leg. The sciatic nerve start from low back and goes down to…