Most people want their time in physical therapy to be quick and efficient, and who can blame them? Not being able to go about your daily tasks or enjoy your normal activities can be very frustrating. Going into physical therapy with the right mindset and set of tools will help make [...]
Do you like to get your day started with a morning run? Perhaps you enjoy running in the afternoon for a midday pick-me-up, or maybe you prefer going for a run to clear your mind after a hard day at the office […]
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. [...]
Many people have heard of the pelvic floor but aren’t really sure what it is. […]
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? […]
Unfortunately, as we age, there are physical changes that occur with time. We tend to lose flexibility, strength, balance, and endurance. The loss of one or more of these can lead to a heightened risk of injury with falls and joint pain due to increased compression, as well as decreased mobility [...]
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 [...]
In part one and part two of the Injury Prevention in Tennis series, we focused on how functional exercise and dynamic exercises help prevent injuries in tennis. We’ll close out the series with a look at the best dynamic stretches for recreational players. […]
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. […]
If you’re a new mom, congratulations are in order. Pregnancy, labor, and delivery are not easy! Your body just spent nine months or so accommodating and changing to bring your new bundle of joy into the world. […]
