PT for Low Back Pain: A Cost-Friendly, Effective Treatment
You find yourself with an ache, twinge, or pain in your low back, and you wonder what your next move is? […]
Importance of Recognizing Concussions in Athletes
Concussions are becoming an increasingly talked about topic of controversy over the past few years. Football and the media have been a driving force behind concussion management, but there are a couple key questions to consider. First, why is concussion management so important, and secondly, what can you do to [...]
Patient Success Story: PT Helps Gym Owner Regain Mobility
As a competitive volleyball player for 35 years, Oral Guthrie competed for 23 years at the national level, first for Jamaica, then for USA. After retirement from competitive volleyball, Oral opened Ozone Fitness, a gym and training facility outside of Atlanta, Ga., so demonstrating workouts and lifting with proper form is a vital part [...]
Why are Patients with Cancer at a Higher Risk for Falls?
Patients often report an increase in loss of balance events or falls following a cancer diagnosis. According to a 2002 article(1), this increased risk comes from several factors, including impaired physical function, neurological deficits, use of multiple medications, deconditioning, and treatment-related fatigue. In this blog, we will discuss how those [...]
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) and Physical Therapy
Does your jaw pop, click, or clunk when you chew food? You may have Temporomandibular disorder or TMJ. […]
How Stability and Flexibility Can Help Your Golf Swing
Improve Your Golf Swing with These Simple Drills We all want to add a few yards to our golf swing, but where should we begin? If you’re looking for an advantage over your golf buddies, you may want to consider adding core stability and hip mobility to your workout program. Amateur or recreational golfers [...]
Why Do I Keep Spraining My Ankle?
More than 25,000 people sprain their ankle daily, according to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). During an ankle sprain, the ligaments around the joint become overstretched and can even tear. If the ligaments do not heal properly after the injury, the stability of the joint is compromised. The [...]
Poor Workplace Posture: Is Physical Therapy the Answer?
Picture this: You are confined to your desk for 8+ hours of your day... About two hours in, your mid back is a little sore, so you shift around a bit. Another thirty minutes in, you notice that shoulder is a little irritated, so you prop it up and tilt your head. Just before [...]
SetPT Physical Therapist Spotlight: Stacy Hund
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 and Co-Founder Stacy Hund. Read on to find out why Stacy loves being a physical [...]
Summer Activities to Stay Active in Atlanta
As you probably already know, summer in Atlanta brings heat and humidity. But you don’t have to let that stop you from staying active! This city is known for its social sports scene, as well as its expansive parks and recreational sites. Here is a list of the top four [...]