St. Peter’s Health Partners Patient Therapies

LiveSmart: Taking Care of Your Skin is Crucial While Managing Your Lymphedema

October 24, 2019

Any defect in the skin – whether from trauma, heat, or skin puncture – can be an entryway for pathogens. For individuals suffering from lymphedema, the risk of infection is even greater. [...]

LiveSmart: Physical Therapy – The First Step in Decreasing Your Fall Risk

October 16, 2019

Falls are more common and cause more injury than many realize. The key to fall prevention is identifying why individuals, especially seniors, are prone to falling and then managing the individual’s underlying risk factors. [...]

LiveSmart: Dive into Aquatic Therapy for Improved Function, Flexibility

October 16, 2019

Aquatic therapy has emerged as one of the most dynamic and life-changing physical therapies for those individuals looking to restore their strength, mobility and balance. [...]

LiveSmart: Surviving Breast Cancer – What Comes Next?

October 10, 2019

Following breast cancer treatment, physical therapy can be a critical component in regaining strength and mobility. [...]

LiveSmart: Stretching Important to Keep Hand Pain at Bay

September 3, 2019

If you’ve experienced hand pain from overuse, an injury, or arthritis, you know how it can limit your activities. The gentle art of stretching your wrists and hands daily increases flexibility, helping to lower the risk of injury. [...]

LiveSmart: Family Walks – Reap the Health Benefits!

August 20, 2019

The gentle, low-impact practice of walking is an activity the entire family can do together and reap its many benefits. [...]

Continuing Education Training – “Trauma-Informed Practice in Health Care” on December 3

November 9, 2018

The St. Peter’s Health Partners Trauma Collaborative is hosting a continuing education training: “Trauma-Informed Practice in Health Care," on December 3. [...]

LiveSmart: Breast Cancer Survivors Encouraged to Find Their Fitness

October 25, 2018

For some cancer survivors, fatigue and physical impairments are the new reality. The key for many to overcoming those hurdles is something every one of us can benefit from: Regular exercise. [...]

LiveSmart: Getting Slower? Keep on Moving!

September 13, 2018

As you age, daily exercise and stretching becomes more important than ever. [...]

LiveSmart: Strength Training – The Key to a Healthy, Independent Life

July 19, 2018

Numerous studies have revealed older adults who engage in strength training on a regular basis report improved ability to perform general activities of daily living. [...]

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