by Carol Montgomery | Aug 8, 2017 | Bones For Life, General, Holistic Wellness, Osteoarthritis, Physical Therapy, Somatics
Bones for Life and Senior Citizen Day On August 21st, Americans have an opportunity to celebrate the wisdom and achievements of their elders, as well as advocate for the rights of older people all over the world. Senior Citizens Day, which was originally celebrated on...
by Carol Montgomery | Oct 18, 2016 | Holistic Wellness, Physical Therapy, Somatics
Mind Body Relationship: “I believe that the unity of mind and body is an objective reality. They are not just parts somehow related to each other, but an inseparable whole while functioning. A brain without a body could not think.” – Moshe...
by Carol Montgomery | Jun 23, 2016 | Physical Therapy, Somatics
Somatic Education: When we experience trauma, it is an experience of both the body and the mind. The mind and body affect each other more than is usually recognized, so it’s not a surprise that trauma leaves its mark on both. Many people who experience a...
by Carol Montgomery | Feb 20, 2008 | Physical Therapy
Over the last 40 years, and certainly most recently, advances in surgical techniques allow persons suffering from severe knee or hip pain to return to active lives through Total Joint Replacement (TJR). TJR is a surgical procedure in which arthritic or damaged joint...
by Carol Montgomery | Jan 12, 2008 | Osteoarthritis, Physical Therapy
Osteoarthritis of the Knee: The knee joint is formed by the ends of three bones: the lower end of the thigh bone (femur), the upper end of the shin bone (tibia), and the kneecap (patella). Located on the sides and in the middle of the joint are thick, non-elastic...
by Carol Montgomery | Nov 19, 2007 | Osteoarthritis, Physical Therapy
What are Osteoarthritis Symptoms? Osteoarthritis is a name of a medical condition that is the ongoing and the end result of a repeated attempt of the body’s ability to repair and heal itself from sustained and compromised pressure. Osteoarthritis (OA) simply means...
