Author Archives: Dr Sam Gude (DPT)

If you’re unable to stand with your feet together, or walk a line easily for 10 seconds, you are at risk of falls. Falls lead to fractures (mainly hip), which leads to morbidity and death. Do you ever feel dizzy, light headed or unsteady? Are you worried about the root cause? Do you want to …

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Here’s some helpful advice from the Mayo Clinic about how to deal with a sprained ankle: “Treatment for a sprained ankle depends on the severity of the injury. Although self-care measures and over-the-counter pain medications may be all you need, a medical evaluation might be necessary to reveal how badly you’ve sprained your ankle and …

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