Plenty of confusion surrounds physical therapy, chiropractic and massage therapy. Although there are some clear differences between the three professions, they can also be quite complementary to each other and have some overlapping treatment aspects. […]
When you’re in pain, knowing what might be causing the issue or how to address it is often a challenge. One of the best ways to guarantee your pain treatment is effective is by making sure you are as informed as possible. To ensure you’re on the fast track to [...]
If you are currently dealing with the burden of regular or recurring headaches, chances are you are not alone. In a National Health Interview Survey, the CDC found 1 in 5 women and close to 1 in 10 men (both 18 years or older) reported experiencing a severe headache or [...]
When we usually think of running, we often focus on things like speed, endurance, pace, hydration and on, but what most of us fail to include is thinking about how we breathe when running. Novice runners typically complain of severe pain in their lungs or sides, which may be one [...]
Preventing injury in any sport is crucial in continuing to achieving training goals and pushing limits. For runners, it is critical to recognize any potential weakness and address them before they become an issue and ultimately sideline your training. Physical therapists are perfectly suited to help you recognize and address [...]
Most workplaces today take extra precautions to create a safe environment for their employees, but regardless of how many safeguards are in place, accidents happen. The latest numbers released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed 2.9 million reports of injuries in the private industry workplace in 2016. This equates [...]
Functional strength training has been a trending phrase in the fitness and recovery world over the last few years, and the phrase has continued to gain popularity for its growing acceptance and importance. […]
Dear valued patients, We are excited to announce the re-opening of our Metro Center location! Beginning February 12th, Ashley and Belinda will be treating patients in the newly renovated One to One Fitness Center at 555 13th St NW in the Columbia Square building. To get to our new space, go to the concourse/basement [...]
Part 1: What is it? Part 2: What Does Fascia Affect? Part 3: Treating Fascial Dysfunction In Part 1 and 2, we touched on the hot-button topics ‘Fascia’ and “myofascial release,” including what they are and what they affect. In Part 3, we’ll go over how to treat fascial pain and dysfunction. Chances are, [...]
Part 1: What is it? Part 2: What Does Fascia Affect? Part 3: Treating Fascial Dysfunction In Part 1: What is Fascia?, we discussed the anatomy of the fascial tissue and where it can be found throughout the body. In Part 2, we are going to take a deeper look at the tissue and [...]
