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There is seems to be a new emphasis on tracking blood oxygen levels now that smart watches can read this metric right from our wrists or from your finger tip using a pulse oximeter. So why are blood oxygen levels so important? Using a pulse oximeter, the blood oxygen level metric (Sp02) places a numerical value on the amount of oxygen that is circulating in our blood. Oxygen is important for our bodies to function. Oxygen enters our bodies via the mouth and nose then into our lungs and …

Physical therapy is often equated with something you need if you have been injured. Physical therapy can be also be a weight management tool. For example, you may have back pain or neck pain that prevents you from exercising. Because you feel like you can't exercise you gain weight. Well, physical therapy can help with back, neck, or many other pains you may have. Once those issues are taken care then exercising becomes more doable and as a result you lose weight.If you've been injured and you'r …

Scoliosis is an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine. This condition is not diagnosed often in adults, but most often it is diagnosed in childhood or in adolescence. Scoliosis can occur in people with conditions such as cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy, the cause of most childhood scoliosis is unknown. The normal curves of the spine occur at the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions in what is called the sagittal plane. The purpose of these curves is to position the head over the p …

Range of Motion (ROM) is the capability of a joint to go through its complete spectrum of movements. The range of motion of a joint can either be passive or active. Joints may have a limited ROM because of problems within the joint, such as, swelling of tissue around the joint, stiffness of the muscles, or pain.Medical conditions that are associated with a limited ROM in the joint: OsteoarthritisAnkylosing SpondylitisJuvenile RARheumatoid ArthritisLegg-Calve-PerthesCerebral PalsyConge …

A pinch grip is a form of precision grip for individuals to perform activities of daily living and various everyday tasks. Pinch grip strength testing provides valuable information to understand impairments and functional limitations a patient may be experiencing. There are three standard pinch strength tests that are commonly performed by physical therapists, occupational therapists and other medical professionals.  Lateral pinch (key pinch): Place the the pinch dynamometer …