Physical Therapy Tips for a Healthy 2019
The beginning of a new year often brings resolutions for better health and wellness with it. […]
The Effect of Posture on Your Alignment
Posture is the alignment of your body parts to one another at any given moment. The function is dynamic and must be controlled through appropriate arrangement when sitting, standing, walking, and other activities. […]
Our Favorite Exercises: Anti-Rotation
While I have a wide variety of exercises in my toolbox to choose from, most of my patients will always end up getting some core exercise incorporated into their program. My favorite core exercises are “anti-rotation” exercises performed in a plank or quadruped position. […]
Physical Therapy and Concussions
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) that typically occurs when someone hits their head or quickly moves their head from one direction to another, such as in the instance of a car accident. […]
How Physical Therapy Relieves Knee Pain
Knee pain, especially related to osteoarthritis (OA), is an orthopedic problem commonly seen around the world. Knee OA is a significant public health issue that causes chronic pain and disability. […]
Our Favorite Exercises: The Dynamic Lunge
Here at SetPT DC, we see a lot of runners. Though almost anyone can participate in the sport whether they’re an athlete or not, performing the right exercises is essential to prevent running injuries. […]
How to Maximize Your Physical Therapy Sessions
Most people want their time in physical therapy to be quick and efficient, and who can blame them? Not being able to go about your daily tasks or enjoy your normal activities can be very frustrating. Going into physical therapy with the right mindset and set of tools will help make [...]
Running is A Skill
Do you like to get your day started with a morning run? Perhaps you enjoy running in the afternoon for a midday pick-me-up, or maybe you prefer going for a run to clear your mind after a hard day at the office […]
Injury Prevention for Dancers
As can be the case with any athlete, dancers are susceptible to a wide range of injuries. While specific types of dances put you more at risk for traumatic injuries, it’s also normal for injury to develop in less physically straining movements due to the repetitive nature of dance. [...]
Signs You Need to See a Physical Therapist
Sometimes it’s hard to know just when to ask for help. Should you visit a physical therapist as soon as you experience pain during activity or should you wait till after a few weeks if the pain hasn’t subsided? […]