Prevention |
September 1, 2022
3 important items to include on your fall protection checklist
More than 1 in 4 people aged 65 and older fall each year. Experiencing a fall can be devastating. Hip fractures and brain injuries are two of the most common...
Physical Therapy |
August 15, 2022
4 facts you should know about physical therapists and how they help people
The physical therapy industry is in strong demand. In recent years the field has significantly grown. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the outlook for growth is much...
Chronic Pain |
August 1, 2022
What is the difference between acute and chronic pain and how they’re addressed in PT?
In physical therapy, the difference between acute and chronic pain is a significant one. The distinction can make all the difference in diagnoses, treatment plans and physical recovery. Physical therapists...
Manual Therapy |
July 13, 2022
3 perks manual therapy techniques bring to back pain sufferers
According to the Health Policy Institute at Georgetown University, over 16 million adults in the United States suffer from persistent or chronic back pain. The back is a complicated structure...
Back pain treatment |
June 2, 2022
3 proven PT methods that can ease the back pain you feel in the morning
Waking up in the morning with aches and pains in your back is something that many people experience. According to the National Library of Medicine, over 16 million adults have...
Physiotherapy |
June 1, 2022
Did you know these 3 types of physiotherapy are on hand near you?
Physiotherapy is a noninvasive, effective method for treating a wide array of conditions that affect our musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Physiotherapy, also known as physical therapy and rehabilitative therapy, helps...
Wrist Pain |
May 16, 2022
What can PT do to help you address tendinitis of the wrist?
Tendinitis of the wrist occurs when one or more of the many tendons that make up the wrist become severely inflamed. This inflammation results in pain, swelling and redness. It...
Fall Prevention |
May 2, 2022
These 4 PT methods should be part of your fall risk care plan
While many people can simply pick themselves up after a fall, for many older adults, this isn’t the case. A fall can often result in broken bones, dislocations and other...
Pelvic Pain |
April 29, 2022
What can PT experts do to ease pelvic floor pain after you’ve given birth?
Postpartum recovery is going to look different for every woman. Adapting to a new routine after giving birth can be challenging, and sometimes our bodies don’t bounce back as quickly...
Post surgery rehab |
April 20, 2022
5 goals your rehab after surgery should be shooting for
For patients recovering after a major surgery, the road to recovery can be a long one. While it is important to rest and recover, rebuilding strength and mobility is key...