3 Tips to Help Student Athletes Reach Peak Performance
The arrival of fall means the arrival of high school sports. To stay on the field or on the court all season long, the following are a few tips to maximize performance for student-athletes: […]
Don’t Let Fear Keep You from the Sport You Love
Sometimes, being injured is harder psychologically than it is physically. In order to return to the activities you love after an injury, it is crucial to consider the emotional toll being sidelined with an injury has on recovery. Many people become frustrated, angry, and depressed after an injury, which is [...]
Don’t Let Knee Pain Keep You From Running
One of the most common injuries suffered by runners is knee pain. From novice runners to experienced competitors, knee pain can be debilitating and sideline your training schedule. At SetPT, we want you to keep running injury-free. Below we outline some of the most common causes of knee pain in [...]
How Can Physical Therapy Help with Foot or Heel Pain?
Have you ever woken up with excruciating pain in your heel or foot? Do your symptoms worsen following prolonged weight bearing tasks? If so, you may suffer from plantar fasciitis, also known as a common condition associated with an inflammatory process in the bottom of your foot. […]
How to Use a Foam Roller to Help with Recovery
First used in 1987 by physical therapist Sean Gallagher, foam rollers were introduced as self-massage tools. Since 2009, they have been used more for their therapeutic role in fascial stretching. Over the course of time, the appearance of foam rollers has changed to incorporate different foam densities, shapes, lengths, etc. [...]
Low-Back Pain: What You Need to Know
Back pain is the second leading cause of disability in the United States, affecting 29% of adults in the US. The most common type of low back pain is non-specific, which means there is no identifiable cause of the pain. This type of back pain significantly decreases with appropriate management [...]
What is Trigger Point Dry Needling and How Can It Help?
Physical therapists at SetPT include trigger point dry needling to reduce pain, improve mobility, and maximize function using advanced techniques and skills. Dry needling is a technique we use to help reset muscles and improve their function following an injury. But is dry needling right for you? In this post, [...]
7 Questions to Ask Before Selecting a Physical Therapist
If you’ve experienced an injury, loss of mobility or recent surgery, physical therapy can help you return to your normal lifestyle and the daily activities you love. But choosing a physical therapy clinic can often be a difficult decision. Whether you have received a recommendation from a physician or are [...]
3 Simple Tips to Help Recover from an Ankle Sprain
The ankle is the most frequently sprained joint in the body, often injured by a fall or twisting motion that causes the ligaments in the joint to become stretched or even tear. The severity of ankle sprains can vary from a low-grade, minor injury to a high-grade, traumatic injury that [...]
Activities to Get Moving in Virginia this Summer
Virginia is for Lovers is a campaign slogan that was launched in 1969 to represent a love of life and a passion for travel. Therefore, it is no surprise to find that Virginia has a lot to offer when it comes to outdoor activities for any season of the year. However, let’s take a [...]