Author Archives: Southwest Health

Sleep Hygiene

Sleep Hygiene Joshua Bruner, DPT, OCS, CSCS, Physical Therapist, Southwest Health Are you struggling to sleep most nights of the week? If yes, you are not alone! A significant number of individuals in the United States struggle with sleeping issues. Sleep disorders or insomnia are prevalent today, as 20% to 42% of individuals experience a [read more]

Keeping Your Independence

Keeping Your Independence Ann Morley, Occupational Therapist Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants help people after an injury, illness, surgery, mental problems, developmental delays, and aging effects. They assist their patients in overcoming this obstacle to become more independent in their lives. They focus on improving people’s abilities to perform all tasks in their daily [read more]

Guide to Sun Protection

With the official start of summer quickly approaching, take a few minutes to make sure you’re well-prepped to enjoy the most of the great weather. Nothing ruins the good mood of summer like a sunburn or sun-related headache. Southwest Health has a few tips to share with you for getting the most of the summertime [read more]

Understanding Pelvic Floor Therapy

Understanding Pelvic Floor Therapy Amber Roche, Physical Therapist, Southwest Health You’re probably expecting your body to change as you age. The wrinkles feel inevitable, you might be slower moving, you could possibly even have different taste! That’s all to be expected. What’s not normal with getting older? Feeling like you can no longer hold it [read more]

Going the Extra Mile

Being part of a community, no matter how big or small, can positively affect your mental health and emotional well-being, which can help you live a longer, happier life. Community involvement provides a sense of belonging, pride, and social connection. Being a part in your community can also offer extra meaning and purpose to everyday [read more]