Why Should You Care About Your Pelvic Floor
Dunn Physical Therapy’s pelvic health specialist, Melissa McElroy, PT, DPT, WCS, was recently featured in an article about pelvic health by the Zoe Report, read on below! *** Most of us are familiar with our pelvis, the lower part of the torso. But what exactly is the pelvic floor? Well, this base of muscles in the […]
Can Physical Therapy Reduce Opioid Use?
Chronic pain is one of the large scale health crises facing countless people, and there are very few options for effective treatment. People who experience chronic pain often do not have an injury but instead have nerves that are firing when they shouldn’t be. This creates a sometimes intensely painful sensation in the absence of […]
20 People to Know in Health Care: Daphne Scott
Daphne Scott, president, outpatient rehabilitation, Confluent Health Years in current job: 5 Years in the health care industry: 30 What was the biggest adjustment you had to make because of the pandemic? As many, adjusting work to being on video and being mindful to take care of myself through stressful moments in a major upheaval […]
Physical Therapy Tips for Gardening
Spring is in the air! These nonstop April showers are about to give way to May flowers, and if you’re anything like us, that means you’ve got a few things to do to get your yard looking it’s best after a long winter. Whether you’ve got a few planters on your porch or a veritable […]
The 7 Most Effective Exercises To Strengthen Weak Knees, Experts Say
Knee problems can be caused by an injury or certain health issues, according to Mayo Clinic. Weak knees can create much havoc, as they can leave you unable to perform the tasks that are potentially required for both your job and daily life. Weak knees may also keep you from indulging in activities that bring you much […]
Here’s Why Breaks Are So Important When You’re Working From Home
Confluent PT at Walmart’s clinic director, Stephen Clark, PT, recently spoke with U.S. News and World Report about the importance of taking mental breaks during the work day, read on below! Here’s Why Breaks Are So Important When You’re Working From Home If you’re working from home after spending months, or years, working in an office, you […]
A Physical Therapist’s Guide to Starting a Running Program
As the weather takes turns for the better and Spring Break + summer loom, many people (us included!) decide to dust off New Year’s Resolutions in favor of reviving wayward health goals. And good on you! Maybe, to hold yourself accountable, you’ve signed up for a 5K in support of a good cause, or you’re […]
All The Benefits Of E-Stim, The Must-Know Recovery Tool
Baton Rouge Physical Therapy’s Gus Gutierrez, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, recently spoke with Bustle about E-Stim and the benefits of its usage for recovery, read on below! All The Benefits Of E-Stim, The Must-Know Recovery Tool If you’ve ever undergone physical therapy, your therapist may have used electrical stimulation, or e-stim, as part of your […]
EVERYDAY HEROES: Physical therapist helping young area athletes heal
Beverly Hasson is a physical therapist for Redbud Physical therapy in Tahlequah, but she lives in Stilwell, where she has volunteered at the high school to work with athletes. A native of Tennessee, she finds joy in helping people return to the lives they lived before they experienced an accident or illness. As a child, […]
What is Physical Therapy and How Can It Help?
What is Physical Therapy? If you are like most people, you may have a vague idea of what physical therapy is, and why it is an important part of healthcare. What you may not know is that no matter what is going on in your life or with your health, physical therapy can most likely […]