Aileen Cuenca-Williams, certified McKenzie physical therapist with Prisma Health, offered tips on a proper sitting posture that reduces discomfort and provides support. Her advice includes choosing the right kind of chair, how to provide quick and easy lumbar support using items available around the home and what to do if your height makes it difficult to […]
Patient Education
Computer ergonomics and creating a comfortable posture
In this short video, physical therapist Aileen Cuenca-Williams and a volunteer demonstrate where to place your feet, forearms and more while using the computer for optimal comfort. Her advice is easy to follow at the office, at home and even out at your favorite coffeeshop or library location.
Chronic migraine headaches: What you need to know
There are multiple options for treating chronic migraine headaches, but the most important treatment options for migraines involve lifestyle changes, medications, procedures like neural blocks or Botox and treatment of comorbidities like obesity, depression, fibromyalgia and other potential causes. Avoiding common triggers for migraines like red wine, caffeine, aged cheeses, missing sleep, physical strain or […]
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Sodium and heart failure nutrition
In this short video, Prisma Health dietitian Lisa Akly, RDN, explains the importance of nutrition and limiting sodium for those with heart failure. “From a nutritional standpoint, salt is salt regardless of its description,” said Akly. While some variations on salt are said to be ‘healthier’ than others, this isn’t really the case. Himalayan pink […]