Though not as common as low back pain, neck pain is a great source of disability among individuals worldwide. Some may have even experienced more neck pain as the Covid-19 pandemic progressed, and many were forced to work from home. Neck pain can often begin gradually and, for some, linger for prolonged periods. In [...]
Welcome to SetPT’s EDS blog series! My name is Morgan Panzer - I’m a physical therapist at SetPT and specialize in treating the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS), Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders (HSD), and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). These conditions, particularly EDS, are complex and impact multiple body systems. This series aims to explore EDS in [...]
Training programs wouldn’t be complete without proper hydration protocols. Often athletes can master the running and strength training components when preparing for a marathon or half marathon. However, many are unprepared when it comes to hydration. There will be plenty of water stations along the way during the race, but there is no need [...]
Gearing up for a marathon or half marathon this year? Feeling a little lost regarding your training regimen and hydration recommendations? Look no further than this week’s blog post, which is part I of a two-part series examining both training and hydration recommendations to keep you in optimal shape for your big races this [...]
Low back pain is a common occurrence for many individuals. In fact, most people first experience back pain between 30-50 years of age and may experience episodes of back pain later on in life as well, with up to 80% of people having back pain sometime throughout their lifetime. Despite the fact that so [...]
Have you ever experienced pain you thought was from a joint, tendinitis, or nerve that just wouldn’t go away? The source of your pain might actually be your muscles and fascia! Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a condition where pain is originating from your muscles and surrounding fascial or connective tissue. It’s a common [...]
At SetPT, one of the most common questions patients ask us is “when should I stretch? Before working out? After? And what types of stretches should I do?” The answer is based on your workouts and what you’re trying to accomplish during them. But first, let’s discuss two common types of stretching: static and [...]
Pain in the top of your shoulder with overhead movement is very common. We often associate this with weakness in the rotator cuff and periscapular muscles. However, evidence has shown that an exercise-based program to help strengthen the involved muscles significantly alleviates pain from this diagnosis. Watch this short video to see how to [...]
I’m sure you’ve heard it before from friends, family members, and even your healthcare providers, but we have good news for you! Let’s see what the research has to say: A systematic study is research that analyzes the data of multiple studies/articles and determines a conclusion from them. For example, one systematic study looked [...]
Have you ever experienced a hamstring injury? This injury can be debilitating and affect everyday functional activities such as walking or getting up from a chair. Fortunately, hamstring injuries can be rehabilitated conservatively, without the need to go under surgery! Some important factors that will set you up for success in rehabilitating your hamstring [...]
