Top 5 Mistakes After Knee Replacement 

Recovering from total knee replacement is important, setting the foundation for your long-term mobility and quality of life. Performing physical therapy exercises consistently and keeping your mind focused on the long-term benefits, is the key to ensuring a successful outcome for years to come.  1. Not going to physical therapy Physical therapy is the most […]

What is IASTM?

When most people think of physical therapy, they often picture a post-surgery rehabilitation process with weekly appointments where you stretch and push your healing limbs to the limit. But physical therapy offers so much more. Because of our specialists’ unique interests and certifications, we at Armor are able to provide a wide range of treatments […]

How to Relieve Muscle Knots in Your Arms With Physical Therapy

It’s the second day after an intense workout, and while you’ve been outpacing your fitness goals, now you’re feeling a nagging tension in your arm that won’t go away. Or maybe you slept weirdly, and your arm or shoulder has been stiff and sore all week. Sound familiar? These symptoms, which people commonly call “muscle […]

How Does Compression Help an Injury?

If you live an active lifestyle, injuries are pretty much always an unfortunate part of life. Still, whether it’s a twisted ankle, a pulled muscle, or soreness from overtraining, having to adjust your exercise schedule or normal daily routine can feel frustrating. The good news? There are basic ways to treat common injuries right at […]

How Long Should Swelling Last After An Injury?

For people with active lifestyles, injuries that affect your joints and muscles are just part of normal life. Fortunately, whether it’s a sprained ankle, a pulled muscle, or an overworked joint, most injuries heal on their own with a bit of care. Techniques like rest, ice, compression, and elevation—commonly referred to as the RICE method—are […]

What External and Internal Oblique Muscle Injuries Feel Like

For fitness enthusiasts who love pushing their limits, experiencing a muscle injury can be a setback. Like many injuries for athletes and people who have hobbies or jobs that require the frequent use of core muscles, the obliques are a part of the core that often goes unnoticed until something goes wrong. Fortunately, physical therapy […]

Visit a top physical therapist in Franklin, WI

When you’re suffering from pain due to an injury or a chronic condition, you may need to see a physical therapist for treatment. Physical therapists are health care professionals who specialize in treatments for the bones, muscles, joints and soft tissue in your body. They also have many techniques and tools available to them, and […]

Side stitches: What are they and what causes them?

If you’re running and suddenly feel pain in your side, you may become concerned. While side stitches are a common occurrence, not many people understand what it is and why it may occur.  By learning more about the ins and outs of the pain, you can take effective preventive measures, such as seeking physical therapy, […]

3 tips for getting rid of those pesky side stitches when you run

If you’re an avid runner, you’ve likely experienced a sudden pain in your side that can make it impossible to keep going. This intense abdominal pain is known as a side stitch, though it’s often referred to as a side cramp or ache. A side stitch is an intense, possibly stabbing pain that’s felt temporarily […]

Succeeding With Physical Therapy After Surgery 

Many of us will need to have a hip replacement, shoulder surgery, or carpal tunnel treatment (or all of the above!) at some point in our lives. And while these procedures create a much better quality of life for patients after recovery, the results we might expect aren’t immediate.  Whether you’re anticipating a procedure yourself […]

3 ways physical therapy can help you with breathwork during exercise

We’ve all been out of breath after working out. Maybe you suddenly find it hard to breathe when you’re doing an activity, like playing a sport. When you’re exercising, breathwork is essential. If you find that you’re struggling with breathwork when working out, physical therapy is worth trying. Many people only associate physical therapy with […]

Physical Therapy Hip Strengthening Exercises 

Despite their reputation for being a sure indicator of someone’s advanced age, the hips are the strongest area of the body and are remarkably resilient. As the muscular center of your body, the hips are vital in allowing you to walk, sit, and move well in general throughout your life. And while most of us […]