Advanced PT’s Karen Wilson Profiled in Wichita Biz Journal
Advanced Physical Therapy’s CEO, Karen Wilson, was recently interviewed by the Wichita Business Journal about her new role, and why her career in Physical Therapy has been fulfilling. Check out the full article here: https://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/news/2021/12/31/ten-minutes-with-karen-wilson.html
Here’s Why Tight Clothes Aren’t the Best Way To Dress for Cold Weather
Read the full article here. You’ve probably been there: tightly bundled up and wearing so many layers that you’re already starting to sweat. Well, it turns out that bundling up in super tight clothing for an outdoor workout is not necessarily the best way to dress for cold weather. The reason? Tight clothes can slow […]
‘Really takes its toll’: North Texas centers offer treatment for COVID-19 long-haulers
The number of coronavirus patients who experience long COVID is hard to quantify, but studies show it is more prevalent among people who have a severe case of the disease. Read the whole article here. Scott Amon was getting ready for work one Saturday in June 2020 when he noticed he couldn’t catch his breath. […]
Midlands physical therapy clinic offers free COVID long-hauler screenings
Read the whole Article here, and watch the video. LEXINGTON, S.C. (WIS) – One out of two people who recover from COVID-19 may experience long-term symptoms, according to a new study from the Penn State College of Medicine. Now, HPRC Physical Therapy with locations in Richland and Lexington counties is offering free screenings for people […]
Tight Hamstrings Can Cause Lower Back Pain—Here’s What a Physical Therapist Wants You To Do
Tight Hamstrings Can Cause Lower Back Pain—Here’s What a Physical Therapist Wants You To Do Lower back pain might be one of life’s great mysteries, and unlike, say, Bigfoot, many of us have experienced back pain IRL. Still, it’s challenging to pinpoint the origin because your spine and muscular system are interconnected. One surprising culprit […]
‘Text Neck’ Can Happen To Anyone—Here Are Four PT-Approved Stretches
Screen time is almost entirely unavoidable these days, and one result is colloquially known as “text neck” or “tech neck.” This refers to the neck and back strain that comes from bending your head down to look at your device. Text neck can happen when doing an activity that forces you to lower your head. It’s […]
5 Best Massage Guns and How to Use Them
Massage guns can provide relief for sore muscles, but it helps if you know some basic tips to use them effectively. This article is based on reporting that features expert sources. Read the full article here Just what is a massage gun, and why are they so popular right now? Massage guns are handheld, battery-operated devices […]
Ryan Nall speaks with KATU2 about how PT can work to treat long-haul COVID patients
(KATU) — A knee injury or a shoulder tear will likely lead you to a physical therapy office, and now – so could COVID-19. Physical therapists are working to improve long haulers’ functional capacity, much of which the novel coronavirus has hit hard. Ryan Nall is a physical therapist with ProActive Physical Therapy. He’s worked with […]
Colorado in Motion and Strive Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation in Runner’s World
What Is Fibromyalgia—and How Can It Impact Your Running? From a diagnosis to treatment to how to keep logging miles, here’s everything you need to know. During intense training or a new strength routine, you might experience some major soreness, but if you begin experiencing pain—especially above your normal threshold or typical postworkout soreness—this can […]
Dr. Larry Benz Honored as a Most Admired CEO by Louisville Business First
Most Admired CEOs: Dr. Laurence ‘Larry’ Benz Dr. Laurence “Larry” Benz Job title: CEO and president, Confluent Health Years in the industry: 36 Years in current job: 7 Hometown: Wickliffe, Ohio Lives: Highlands Hobbies: Running, reading, golf Number of Louisville-area employees: 136 Briefly describe your company and what it does. Confluent Health is a private […]