by Tony Diaz | Mar 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
Did you know that “Swearing can create tighter human bonds and enhance the therapeutic alliance between a patient and a physical therapist”?! The article by Washmuth and Stephens from the Archives of Physiotherapy, suggests that swearing can help with pain...
by Tony Diaz | May 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
Want to Stay Healthy? Move More. COVID has certainly made the importance of health very clear and we have all seen how quickly things can change with an illness. While COVID is currently front and center in most people’s thoughts, it isn’t the only thing...
by Tony Diaz | Apr 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
Get On and Off the Floor A series of studies suggest that if you can go from standing to sitting on the floor and back to standing without using your hands, you’re a lot less likely to die than someone who can’t. It’s called the sitting-rising test....
by Tony Diaz | Mar 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
Insurers Are Moving From “Sick-care” to “Well-care” TRICARE has decided to waive the cost-sharing requirement of up to three visits to a physical therapist for low back pain. They’ve said that the goal is to encourage more use of...
by Tony Diaz | Feb 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
About Physical Therapy Physical therapists evaluate and record a patient’s progress. Physical therapists help injured or ill people improve movement and manage pain. They are often an important part of preventive care, rehabilitation, and treatment for patients...
by Tony Diaz | Feb 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
Welcome to Park Avenue Physical Therapy Voted Best of the Best for Physical Therapy by the Medina Journal Register and Hometown Extra multiple times! The husband-and-wife physical therapy team of Drs. Anthony J. Diaz and Nadia A. Nava-Diaz offers more than just...