What Causes Shin Splints — And How Can You Avoid Them?
Tallahassee Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy‘s Marcus Owens, PT, DPT, recently spoke with Nike about shin splints and how to avoid them, read on below! *** Just as you’re ramping up your mileage on a run, you notice a dull ache or a sudden sharp pain along your shin bones. What just happened? “Shin splints, […]
Parkersburg’s Jacqualin Leaman to throw at W.Va. Wesleyan
Mountain River Physical Therapy’s athletic trainer and Director of Marketing, Joe Leaman, MS, ATC, was featured in a Parkersburg News & Sentinel article on his daughter’s track training and success, read on below! *** Before she enters the college ranks, Parkersburg senior Jacqualin Leaman has unfinished business at the Class AAA high school state track […]
12 Best Recumbent Exercise Bikes, Reviewed by a Personal Trainer
ProRehab Physical Therapy’s Candace Morton, PT, DPT, and Pappas OPT’s Dan Macera, PT, DPT, were both featured in an article about the best recumbent bike options with VerywellFit, read on below! *** When setting up a home gym, a recumbent exercise bike is an extremely versatile and effective cardio machine to add to the mix. A recumbent […]
Expert-Tested: The 10 Best High-Impact Sports Bras of 2022
Strive’s clinical director Jackelyn Turner, PT, DPT, was featured by VerywellFit in an article on the best sports bras for high-impact activities, read on below! *** An essential piece of athletic gear, sports bras are needed to support breasts, control bounce, and prevent strain, especially during high-impact workouts such as running, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Louisville healthcare company growing nationally with physical therapy practices
A Louisville-based company is building a national presence in a growing sector of the healthcare industry by empowering local partners. Confluent Health manages more than 40 physical and occupational therapy company partners, which operates over 500 outpatient physical therapy locations in 28 states. President and CEO Dr. Larry Benz founded Confluent in 2014, and while the private […]
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 […]
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, […]