Have you been experiencing chronic pain for years on end? Perhaps you’ve been in and out of physical therapy, tried injections, massage, and even surgery with minimal relief and generally a lot of frustration. Maybe you’ve even given up important and meaningful activities like picking up your toddler or going [...]
When I was in physical therapy school, a full semester was dedicated to dissecting a human cadaver to better appreciate the musculoskeletal relationships and complexities within the body. To fully visualize the muscle connections, nerve pathways and joints, we spent hours pulling away other tissue that surrounded these structures. One [...]
It’s the holiday season, and we at SetPT have some great gift ideas for those who love to stay in shape and take their health to the next level. These are recommendations we have made to many of our patients and would love to pass on. Enjoy! […]
Issues related to the pelvic floor are, by nature, very private and sensitive. If you are scheduled for a physical therapy evaluation for issues related to the pelvic floor, you may be wondering what that entails. Ease any potential anxieties about the unknown by educating yourself on what to expect [...]
Stress fractures can happen anywhere in the body. Most commonly, they’re found in the foot and ankle but can occur in the femur or even in the pelvis. Stress fractures are sustained from repetitive force through a bone over a longer period of time. This type of fracture is common [...]
The term ‘optimism’ means “hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.” We all know folks who are either glass half full or half empty types, but have you ever considered how much your outlook impacts your health outcomes, particularly in terms of physical therapy? [...]
EDS is a group of genetic disorders that affects connective tissue, bones, organs, blood vessels, and the neurological system. Though there are many variations of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, one common thread within this genetic disorder is connective tissue and the body’s inability to utilize it properly. No matter what type of [...]
While there are a variety of reasons as to why people seek out medical treatment, one of the most driving forces is pain. […]
We’ve highlighted how physical therapy can help patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome in the past, but wanted to discuss how manual therapy techniques in particular can be beneficial for EDS sufferers. […]
If you are among the many people who suffer from tension headaches, chances are there is a treatment that can help reduce your pain. Recent studies add to the growing evidence that trigger point dry needling (TDN) is beneficial to combat the symptoms of chronic tension headaches. […]
