

168 Hours Can Make ONE Weak!
If you’ve read my past entries to this column, you will certainly know that I’m an advocate of eating right and exercising. For today, I’m

Joel J. Digris, MSPT, Owner Achieva Rehabilitation
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Can Nutrition Make A BIG Difference for People with Parkinson's Disease...Part 3
Let me mix a few more topics into this blog...Free Radicals are these molecules that get screwed up in the body as a result in this cas

Joel J. Digris, MSPT, Owner Achieva Rehabilitation
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Can Nutrition Make A BIG Difference for People with Parkinson's Disease...Part 2
So, if you read part one, you are planning to get hydration more involved in your day because you now know the scientifically proven ne

Joel J. Digris, MSPT, Owner Achieva Rehabilitation
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We Hear You...Just Like We Hear This Song...
Physical Therapy...not one of the most well-understood professions in healthcare. The majority of people have gone to a family doctor..they

Joel J. Digris, MSPT, Owner Achieva Rehabilitation
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Why You Must Take Your Balance Seriously!
I must admit that I'm a numbers guy. Numbers don't lie. Statistics don't lie. And that's why we need to bring you this very concise video

Joel J. Digris, MSPT, Owner Achieva Rehabilitation
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New To Physical Therapy? What To Expect...
Physical therapy first-timer? What exactly are you in for on your first physical therapy visit? First off, dress comfortably because you wil

Joel J. Digris, MSPT, Owner Achieva Rehabilitation
3 min read


Find The Right Physical Therapist...Don't Worry About The Rest!
We can't emphasize this enough. Thee absolute most essential aspect of your recovery is finding the right physical therapist. Most people

Joel J. Digris, MSPT, Owner Achieva Rehabilitation
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Ice or Heat? Plus! Make Your Own Ice or Hot Packs.
Our patients in our Physical Therapy Program often ask us whether they should use ice or heat for their particular conditions. When deciding

Joel J. Digris, MSPT, Owner Achieva Rehabilitation
4 min read


Could Your Low Back Pain be SI Joint Related?
What in thee world is that crazy language? Did you say SI Joint? This is a little known joint in the small of your back that people may ha

Joel J. Digris, MSPT, Owner Achieva Rehabilitation
3 min read


Back Pain or Sciatica? What's the Difference?
According to the American Physical Therapy Association, back pain is the most commonly reported pain across the nation, and one out of every
Joel J. Digris, Owner, Aciehieva Rehab
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