Lymphedema and Wound Care
What is Lymphedema? Lymphedema is swelling due to build-up of lymph fluid in the body. Lymph nodes act like a drain in your sink. If the drain is clogged, the fluid cannot drain. It usually occurs in the arms or... Read More: Lymphedema and Wound Care
Wound Care and American Heart Month
Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease and affects 18.2 million Americans aged 20 and older. Key risk factors for heart disease: High blood pressure High cholesterol Smoking Other medical conditions and lifestyle choices that increase... Read More: Wound Care and American Heart Month
How to Prevent Diabetic Foot Ulcers
According to the National Institutes of Health, the annual incidence of diabetic foot ulcers worldwide is between 9.1 to 26.1 million. Around 15 to 25% of patients with diabetes mellitus will develop a diabetic foot ulcer during their lifetime. Prevention... Read More: How to Prevent Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Wound Care: Handwashing Awareness
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there are five steps you should follow to wash your hands the right way. 5 Steps to Washing Your Hands the Right Way Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or... Read More: Wound Care: Handwashing Awareness
Pressure Injuries: Risk Factors and Prevention
What are pressure injuries? Once called bedsores, pressure injuries are localized damage to the skin and underlying soft tissue. They form over bony prominences (like the tailbone and heels) or in relation to medical devices (like a catheter tubing pressing... Read More: Pressure Injuries: Risk Factors and Prevention
A Wound to the Wise: Basic Wound Care Tips and Tricks
You have sustained a wound, now what do you do? Wash your hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer, if available. You can also wear medical gloves, if readily available. Stop the bleeding. Clean the wound with mild soap... Read More: A Wound to the Wise: Basic Wound Care Tips and Tricks
A Parent's Guide to Safe Gun Storage
Children have easy access to firearms and this can lead to tragic consequences. Firearms recently became the number one cause of death for children and teens in the United States. Over 19,000 children and teens (0-19) are killed or injured... Read More: A Parent's Guide to Safe Gun Storage
November is Diabetes Awareness Month
November has been designated for diabetes awareness since 1975, according to the American Diabetes Association or ADA. For more than 40 years, November has served as a time where healthcare organizations, people with diabetes, healthcare providers, caregivers, family and friends... Read More: November is Diabetes Awareness Month
What are PE Tubes?
Pressure equalization tubes are commonly called PE tubes but are also known as myringotomy tubes, tympanostomy tubes and ventilating tubes. They are tiny hollow tubes or cylinders made of a soft material and inserted into your ear drum surgically. Why... Read More: What are PE Tubes?
What is Vestibular Rehabilitation?
Vestibular rehabilitation is a type of exercise-based treatment in physical therapy that addresses all forms of dizziness for all ages. Physical Therapists are able to assess whether a person is appropriate for rehabilitation for dizziness, or if it appears to... Read More: What is Vestibular Rehabilitation?