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 [...]
When observing patients walking throughout the clinic, performing prescribed exercises, and/or interacting with their environment, the physical therapist is constantly analyzing movement patterns, potential neuromuscular deficits, and the quality of movement. Even when the patient thinks we aren’t watching with the “PT eye,” trust me, we are! By taking in all the information a [...]
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 [...]
Youth athletes frequently gravitate toward their favorite sport at a very young age, oftentimes denying wishes to participate in a second or third sport. Sometimes, this happens at the urging from a parental figure or coach, to give the child an “edge up” on the competition. Does this really help the child, or does [...]
Functional Movement Screen Wall Slides As physical therapists, we often use the same exercises for many patients due to versatility (goal of the intervention), neuromuscular feedback (movement patterning), and appropriateness for the patient’s level of function. One of my favorite exercises that fits these requirements are FMS (functional movement screen) Wall Slides. The patient [...]
As physical therapists, we often use the same exercises across the patient population due to versatility (goal of the intervention), neuromuscular feedback (movement patterns), and appropriateness for the patient’s level of function. One of my favorite exercises that fits these requirements is the Turkish Get-Up (TGU). Who do I use this for? Almost everyone, [...]
With the end of 2015, many individuals resolve to make 2016 a better year. This is traditionally done by setting resolutions. The majority of resolutions will focus around health whether it be eating healthier or exercising more. We believe that any positive health change is one worth making whether it be the start of [...]
Youth resistance and cardiovascular endurance training has been a long-debated subject. This goes hand in hand with concerns over specializing in a sport too early, versus how much total exercise volume is detrimental to a child’s immature musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems. A recent publication in Personal Training Quarterly featured a guideline the highlights from [...]
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 [...]
