The Benefits of Sleep and Its Impact on Physical Therapy
The Benefits of Sleep and Its Impact on Physical Therapy Did you know a crucial element of physical therapy is one that doesn’t even occur when you’re awake? That’s right, sleep has a profound effect on an individual’s quality of life and general health. With May being Better Sleep Month, we want to illuminate the […]
5 Activities to Do with Mom this Mother’s Day
5 Activities to Do with Mom this Mother’s Day Finding Fun & Active Things to Do With Mom Getting out and doing something fun is always a great way to celebrate Mother’s Day because it provides an opportunity for bonding and creating shared experiences with your mom. These activities allow you to spend quality time […]
Spring Activities for a Fresh Start!
Spring Activities for a Fresh Start! Spring is an excellent time to get active after a long, cold winter. With the arrival of Spring, we see longer days, warmer weather, Spring sports, outdoor adventure, and much more! Being ready for these activities with the appropriate shoes are essential. Footwear Preparation For Spring Activity Shoes should […]
How Frequently Should You Be Seeing A Physical Therapist?
How Frequently Should You Be Seeing A Physical Therapist? Initial Visit & Diagnosis Your PT journey will begin with an initial visit with an experienced physical therapist. They will get to know you, inquire about your medical history and lifestyle, what type of work you are performing, and what type of activity you regularly do. […]
Helpful Exercises to Strengthen Your Joints & Prevent Injury
Why Is It Important To Strengthen Your Joints? When you think of a joint, making it stronger probably does not come to mind right away. Strength is something we typically associate with muscles, not joints. However, joints do get stronger when we exercise and there are ways to keep your joints strong and to prevent […]
Shoulder Pain and Common Shoulder Problems
Shoulder Pain and Common Shoulder Problems Common Causes of Shoulder Pain The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the human body. Our shoulders allow us to complete so many tasks – pitching a softball, swinging a golf club, and reaching to put objects in high cabinets. This great range of use and […]
What is Blood Flow Restriction Training?
What is Blood Flow Restriction Training? What is Blood Flow Restriction Training? Blood flow restriction involves the occlusion of circulation in a specific part of the body. This may or may not be harmful and occurs from something blocking an artery or vein. BFRT training was developed in the 1960s and aims to intentionally restrict […]
How to Get Relief From Foot Pain
How to Get Relief From Foot Pain How to Get Relief From Foot Pain Our feet are our first contact point to the world around us. Therefore, foot pain can be debilitating for the 77% of Americans who experience it! Foot pain relief is an important reason to visit a physical therapist to help you […]
8 Signs That You Should Call a Doctor for Your Back Pain
8 Signs That You Should Call a Doctor for Your Back Pain If you are like the majority of people, you have experienced back pain in your life. Nearly 80 percent of Americans experience a moderate to severe case of back pain in their lifetime. Although some forms of back pain will resolve […]
TMJ Relief: How & When to Seek Treatment
What is TMJ? Likely, you’ve at least heard of the TMJ. Everyone has two of these joints and when they become painful and stiff it can be debilitating. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the jaw joint that connects the temple (skull) to the mandible (lower row of teeth). It allows the two rows of teeth […]