BY Dr. CELINE POLLANDER, PT, DPT
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In the United States, millions of Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes and with that diagnosis are associated a number of secondary problems, including weakness, shortness of breath, fatigue, decreased activity tolerance, pain, decreased feeling in the hands and feet, problems with everyday tasks, day-to-day tasks and gradually decreased balance, which affects your ability to walk and run. Not only that, but those who have diabetes are also more likely to suffer from strokes and develop heart disease over time. You are at an overall higher risk of developing liver failure than any other disease.
While many suffer from this debilitating disease, not many are aware of the various places that offer real guidance and solutions as opposed to “quick fixes” that don’t address the long-term problems. Physiotherapy is key to treating your diabetes, and the possibilities are endless as each care plan is tailored to the individual. At MyoFit Clinic we offer a multi-dimensional physiotherapy platform that allows you to focus on the whole person as a whole, and not just on the current and superficial complications. Type II diabetes can be completely reversed through a combination of physical therapy, nutritional advice, and a special plan with your GP that usually includes medication to stabilize your blood sugar.
The ultimate goal of physical therapy is to normalize blood sugar levels to reduce the risk of further complications and disease. You will also see improved cholesterol levels and lower blood pressure. To this end, MyoFit Clinic’s physical therapy services support the monitoring of your vital signs through safe and effective therapies that focus on reducing general pain, strengthening muscles, improving bone mineral density, increasing the range of motion of the joints, and improving balance focus on improving walking ability in order to reduce the risk of falls and consequential damage.
If you are having difficulty at home doing activities like washing dishes, lifting groceries, working on the computer, cleaning, or simply moving from one room to another without losing your balance, you can contact the MyoFit Clinic physical therapy services Focus on specific activity-based therapies Treatments that will help you regain your independence. In addition, it increases your mood and emotional health, reduces stress, and improves the quality of sleep. Do not wait until you are no longer able to perform any activity or have difficulty, but go ahead of the curve with physical therapy.
In the MyoFit clinic we see many people suffering from diabetes where they gradually begin to limit their activity because they are afraid of falls, shortness of breath, pain and numbness. In turn, these cause a significant loss of balance and the ability to move safely. Everything we do depends heavily on our ability to maintain balance. However, maintaining balance is one of the most underrated aspects of wellbeing and one of the easiest to improve. As we age, we gradually lose our muscular strength, our eyesight and our sensory perception. In people with type II diabetes, these effects usually come on much faster and come out of nowhere. Once your balance and mobility are compromised, it can lead to falls, which can most likely result in injury and hospitalization.
The good news is that physical therapy with the physical therapy doctors at MyoFit Clinic can quickly improve your walking, strength, and balance while reducing pain and numbness. Balance is a learned skill that can be improved by participating in a physical therapy balance program with exercises that increase your proprioception. What this basically means is that by performing specific exercises tailored to our own physical needs, the body can better position your muscles and see where your body needs to be without looking. Practicing balance also builds muscles and increases freedom of movement in the joints. This helps ensure even weight distribution, creates general stability and reduces the risk of falls. Not only does balance exercises improve your balance, but it also increases your bone density, improves blood circulation, improves the ability to walk without a cane or crutch, and improves brain function.
If you or someone you know has this debilitating condition, physical therapy is a fantastic first step in not only managing your health, but getting your life back on track. It gives you the opportunity to gradually return to independent household chores, leisure activities, and enjoy the precious family time we all long for so much. Physical therapy gives you the tools and confidence to tackle this disease head on and gives you the ability to safely treat and reduce your symptoms so that you can regain control of your life and not let it die Takes control of you. Physiotherapy at the MyoFit Clinic is covered by all health insurances including Medicare and Medicaid. No referral is required for physical therapy. Call the MyoFit Clinic today to take control of your health and find out how physical therapy can help you!
Dr. Celine Pollander, PT, DPT, is a licensed physical therapist and balance specialist at MyoFit Clinic in Ashtabula, Ohio. Call 440-993-1004 to learn more and for advice. MyoFitClinic.com
