5 Signs You Have “Bad Circulation,” According to Experts
ProActive Physical Therapy Specialists’ CEO, Chris Tutt, PT, MPT, spoke with Eat This, Not That! on 5 signs you have bad circulation, read on below! *** Getting older comes with aches and pains, but not everything you experience is a normal part of aging and that includes poor circulation. Although the condition happens to people mostly […]
What is Dry Needling in Physical Therapy?
What is Dry Needling? Dry needling physical therapy involves using a very thin needle (similar to an acupuncture needle) to penetrate the skin and target specific muscles and fascia. The main reason to use dry needling is to release very tight segments of muscles to reduce pain and improve the muscle’s mobility. These tight bands […]
11 Erector Spinae Muscles Exercises That’ll Improve Your Posture
HPRC’s Taylor Adkins, PT, DPT, recently spoke with Bustle on 11 exercises for the erector spinae muscles that will help better posture, read more below! *** The erector spinae muscles that run down the spine are important for posture and everyday movements like twisting or bending, says trainer Katie Mack. Doing erector spine muscles exercises […]
The #1 Best Eating Habit To Prevent Heart Disease and Stroke, New Study Suggests
RET’s Laura McDermott, RD, spoke with Eat This, Not That! about a new study that shows reducing sodium intake could prevent heart disease and stroke, read on below! *** Ensuring that your diet is healthy means getting the proper amount of vitamins and nutrients while also making sure that you’re not getting an excessive amount of […]
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 […]
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, […]