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. [...]
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? […]
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. […]
