Wichita physical therapy clinic seeing an increase in calls for appointments with heat-related issues
Advanced Physical Therapy’s Theodora Stevens, PT, DPT, spoke with KAKE on how the extreme heat has been affecting patients’ aches and pains, read more below! *** Have you thought that this heat could be impacting your joints or knuckles? How about your elbows or knees? Doctors say you aren’t wrong for thinking that and in […]
9 Ankle Stability Exercises Pros Recommend
HPRC’s Taylor Adkins, PT, DPT, spoke with Bustle on the 9 best exercises for ankle stability, read on below! *** Ankle stability is the ability to keen your ankle in a neutral position without it rolling in or out as you move, says Dr. Dave Candy, PT. It’s key for walking, especially on uneven surfaces […]
Confluent Health’s New National Headquarters Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates Company’s Continued Growth
The physical therapy powerhouse hosted local and regional government officials and the healthcare business community to reaffirm Louisville as national headquarters earlier today Louisville, KY (August 17th, 2022) – Confluent Health was proud to officially open the doors to its new headquarters through a ribbon-cutting ceremony earlier today. The event was attended by prestigious members […]
This Could Be the #1 Fruit for a Longer Life, New Study Says
RET’s in-house RD, Laura McDermott, MS, RDN, CD, recently spoke with Eat This, Not That! about the benefits of eating grapes, read on below! *** The next time you’re craving some fresh fruit, you might want to grab a few grapes. Not only are they a tasty treat, but they can also help you live longer, […]
Got joint pain? It could be from our extreme heat.
TexPTS Clinic Director, Marcos Lopez, PT, DPT, spoke with KENS5 on the effects of heat on joint pain, read more below! *** This extended extreme heat of summer is hitting many of us hard in many ways including our health, and that is especially the case when it comes to our joints. “I had some […]
Occupational Therapy vs. Physical Therapy – What’s the Difference?
Physical and occupational therapy are two professions with many similarities, but also a few key differences. Both fields help patients improve their strength, mobility, and independence, although they center their focus in different areas of patient care. There are many differences in the patients that PTs and OTs treat, the scopes of practice, and the […]
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome: Symptoms and Treatment
ProRehab Physical Therapy’s Brian Kelly, DPT, ATC, SCS, COMT, was recently featured by U.S. News & World Report, read on below! *** Shoulder impingement is a common cause of shoulder pain, and it can limit your ability to do certain activities. Shoulder impingement is what happens when the top outer edge of your shoulder blade, called […]
Juvenile Arthritis Awareness – How Physical Therapy Can Help
What is Juvenile Arthritis? Everyone knows that arthritis is very common in adults. However, it is difficult to imagine children developing any sort of arthritis. Juvenile arthritis is an autoimmune disorder where the body does not recognize its own healthy tissues and attempts to attack itself by releasing inflammatory chemicals. This inflammation travels to joints, […]
TexPTS and SMASA Partnership Bolsters Sports Physical Therapy Management and Operations
The Partnership Forms a Sports Medicine Powerhouse and is Anticipated to Lead the Area in Innovative Health Care Across Texas Sports Medicine Associates of San Antonio (SMASA), a team of Board-certified orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine primary care physicians committed to providing quality care, is proud to announce their joint venture with Texas Physical Therapy […]
Confluent Health Formally Joins APTQI Board of Directors
Confluent Health is pleased to announce their appointment to the Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI) Board Partner. Working as APTQI’s partner, Confluent Health will support APTQI’s efforts to affect positive legislative and regulatory change in order to protect the future of the physical therapy profession. Together, Confluent Health will work with APTQI […]