Have you ever wondered what is a great exercise for the quads or the perfect stretch for the Iliotibial band (ITB)? Well you are in for a treat because for the next 100 days we are going to post video clips on Instagram and Twitter that show our favorite physical therapy tips called #100HealthyPTtips. [...]
We’ve recently expanded the SetPT practice with a new location in Alexandria, Virginia. We are so excited to introduce our new Director of Sports Rehabilitation, Kayla Robison, PT, DPT, CSCS, EP-C, Fellow-in-training (NAIOMT). We thought our readers and patients would like to get to know Kayla, so we’ve asked her some questions about her [...]
Physical therapists continuously strive to obtain skills and knowledge via continuing education courses and certifications. Usually, PTs choose these certification by determining how their patient population and community would be best served. In Atlanta, our two physical therapist had recently participated in a tennis clinic which they highly enjoyed and wanted to enhance their [...]
Low Back Pain: Do I really need to go to a Physical Therapist (PT) right after seeing my Primary Care Physician (PCP)? Low back pain (LBP) is one of the leading health care complaints throughout the United States, and treatment for LBP is among the top of health care costs. The World Health Organization [...]
At SetPT, we see patients with a variety of injuries and conditions. Our therapists treat patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) frequently in our Washington, DC Metro Center and have written a short informational post on EDS for our readers who may not be familiar with the syndrome. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is a group of genetic [...]
In Part III of our Shoulder Series, we discussed frozen shoulder and it’s symptoms and treatment options. In Part IV, we’ll take a look at the opposite problem: too much mobility in the shoulder. This is called hypermobility, which can lead to instability and soft tissue injury. Overview As we mentioned in our first [...]
During this holiday season, we here at SET Physical Therapy want to thank you for your continued support throughout this past year. Working with people like you makes our jobs easier and our lives more fulfilling. We wish you, your family and friends nothing but peace, joy, good health and prosperity this holiday season [...]
So, you ruptured your ACL and had it surgically repaired. You are probably feeling nervous about your recovery and you might be unsure what to expect. What now? What’s the first step on the road to returning to your sport or active life? Your doctor will likely direct you to physical therapy to help [...]
Many people are concerned with getting out of shape when they have an injury and worry that stopping exercising will cause them to lose their fitness. People stop exercising for many reasons, whether it is illness, pregnancy, time constraints or just needing a break. This time away from exercise does not automatically mean you [...]
The PTs from SetPT in Atlanta were invited to attend the Tennis Medicine Seminar on November 19, 2015, which was hosted by Dr. Jayanthi of Emory Sports Medicine. From injury prevention to stroke modification, the evening was full of fellowship, on-court demonstrations, and education! #InjuryPrevention #Tennis #LiveLifeYourWay Tennis Drills Video Thank you for an [...]
