Concussion and Vertigo
By Beth Hall, MPT, Cert. MDT, CEAS Regional Manager—Webster Groves, MO When we think of concussion, we often think of football players taking direct hits to the helmet. While concussions can and do occur in these situations, individuals of all ages and activity levels sustain concussions and suffer from the sequelae. Acceleration and deceleration of […]
What is Blood Flow Restriction Therapy?
By Drew Yanker, PT, DPT Clinic Manager—Frontenac, MO Blood Flow Restriction Therapy or “BFR” is the act of applying a tourniquet to a limb to reduce the oxygenated blood to the working muscles and allow a build-up of venous blood and lactate to stimulate muscle growth. While this may sound scary at first, the process […]
