According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, promoting health and functional independence “are critical strategies in helping older adults stay healthy.”[1] Many adults who don’t get regular physical activity fall under the burden of severe physical complications that progress into old age. Dr. Grace Walker, physical & occupational therapist, and nutritioist at Walker Physical Therapy & Pain Center in Orange, CA, treats many complications such as chronic pain, loss of balance, muscle weakness, and fatigue as a result of adults not staying active in old age. Encouraging patients to stay active and healthy is a critical tool in treating chronic conditions with physical therapy. Exercise not only helps fight chronic pain, but helps foster intellectual skills and keeps you sharp! At Walker Physical Therapy &Pain Center, Grace Walker and her expert team of empowering physical therapists can help you fight chronic pain, muscle weakness, and/or problems with balance, by offering a personalized approach tailored to fit your individual needs! Give us a call today, and we can help you achieve the results you need to live a healthy, comfortable, and pain-free life! Walker Physical Therapy & Pain Center 714-997-5518 1111 W. Town & Country Road, Ste. 1 Orange, CA 92868 [1]http://www.dothaneagle.com/news/local/aging-but-active-regular-exercise-helps-maintain-health-and-independence/article_d988e04a-fb54-11e4-a2dc-137d61a43618.html
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An older adult is seen in the ER for a fall-related injury every 15 seconds! Falling can occur anywhere and greater measure need to be taken to prevent falls. Dr. Grace Walker, a caring and empowering physical and occupational therapist, highly recommends taking preventative action such as regular exercise and maintaining a healthy diet. The right exercise routine and diet will greatly reduce the risk of falls, and lack of preventative measures may lead to loss of bone mass, poor muscle tone, and decreased muscle strength and flexibility leading to a greater risk of falling. At Walker Physical Therapy & Pain Center, Grace Walker and her Team of Experts offer an effective and affordable program for patients who are at risk for serious fall injuries and for those who have already fallen. With hands on, personalized care for balance therapy, our professional and compassionate staff are trained to personalize each program to fit your specific needs. Don't wait before its too late! Call now! 714-997-5518 Walker Physical Therapy & Pain Center in Orange, CA As the warm weather approaches, some of us like to get outdoors and tend to our garden. According to Grace Walker, Physical & Occupational Therapist, gardening can lead to injury if not done using proper techniques and ergonomics. Walker Physical Therapy & Pain Center has the Solution for YOU! Here are FOUR helpful tips to keep your gardening season pain and injury free:
714-997-5518 Walker Physical Therapy & Pain Center 1111 W. Town & Country Dr. Orange, CA 92868 Dr. Grace Walker is a Southern California Physical and occupational therapist who directs the Walker Physical Therapy and Pain Center located in the city of Orange. Committed to education as a way of gaining in-depth professional competency, she strives to offer patients quality care that addresses musculoskeletal problems and enhances quality of life. Dr. Grace Walker earned her Physical Therapy Doctorate and her Occupational Therapy doctorate at the Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions and completed a Postgraduate Residency program in Orthopedics at the Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Hayward, California. She subsequently undertook a Post-Doctoral Fellowship with the Gray Institute in Functional Training. In recent years, in order to add Wellness to her practice Dr. Walker has completed certifications in Aromatherapy, Herbology, and Nutrition culminating in her Certified Holistic Healthcare Practitioner at the Natural Healing Institute of Naturopathy. She expects to complete a degree there as Certified Naturopathic Practitioner in 2015. She maintains longstanding membership in both the American Physical Therapy Association, the American Occupational Therapy Association and takes pride in the respect she has gained from fellow practitioners over the years. Dr. Grace Walker emphasizes fitness in her daily life and owns dogs who are Certified through Therapy Dogs International |
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