Most physical therapists use some form of manual therapy throughout a course of treatment, whether the patient is someone recovering from an injury or an athlete looking to improve their performance. Manual therapy is described as the physical act in placing hands on a patient to provide either a joint [...]
Did you know that “cold shoulder” is an actual condition? It’s true. Not because of falling temperatures, but because of the thickening and tightening of the capsule surrounding your glenohumeral joint. […]
Dry needling is based upon Western Medicine principles and applied with scientific and research-based outcomes. Though the treatment is often compared to acupuncture, it is only because both processes use a monofilament needle. […]
Even if you’re not on a swim team, we all enjoy cooling off at the pool during summer. Swimming is often considered a “safe sport” due to the buoyancy of water reducing pressure on joints, but injuries may still occur if you’re not careful. […]
We live in a digital world, and most of us spend a great deal of time in front of computers or phone screens. As a result, people tend to fall into a rounded shoulder, forward head position. […]
With long-course marathons coming up, the summer season is the perfect time to start training for the fall events. […]
SetPT is shining the spotlight on our physical therapists. Our goal here is to ensure their patients are safe and sound, preventing injuries and recovering properly. This week, we’re putting the spotlight on Physical Therapist, Lauren O’Shea. Read on to find out how Lauren’s love for soccer and passion for athleticism started her path to [...]
Pregnancy and back pain are very common correlations, especially as the pregnancy progresses into later stages. However, back pain can occur at any stage of the gestational period. In fact, between 50 to 70 percent of women experience back pain during pregnancy. […]
Part One: Weight Training Part Two: Nutrition Part Three: Exercise The truth is, muscle becomes more and more difficult to build and maintain with increasing age. In fact, adults begin losing muscle in their 30s, with a progressive decline of lean muscle mass each following decade. […]
Part One: Weight Training Part Two: Nutrition Part Three: Exercise In part one, we discussed the importance of strength training exercise at any age. In part two, we’re going to dive into why a healthy diet helps increase strength for adults over 50. […]
