Where to Go First When Something Hurts
If you’re experiencing musculoskeletal pain, it can be confusing trying to figure out where to go first. Primary care physician? Physical therapist? Specialist? Urgent care? Let’s break it down. First off, what exactly is musculoskeletal pain, and how do I know when I need to see someone for it? Musculoskeletal pain is pain that affects […]
The (Many) Benefits of Seeing a Physical Therapist
Seeing your physical therapist first when you’ve got musculoskeletal pain is a no-brainer, for a multitude of reasons. You get better faster. We know we’re stating the obvious – the sooner you get started, the sooner you get better – but we’ve got some research to back this one up. A 2015 Health Services Research […]
Welcome to the Family, Dunn Physical Therapy!
ProRehab Physical Therapy is proud to announce their newest partnership with Dunn Physical Therapy, a private and therapist-owned comprehensive pelvic health-focused Physical Therapy practice with two clinic locations in Louisville, Kentucky. “My team and I have worked hard to grow Dunn over the past 20 years and we could not be more excited to continue […]
Welcome to the family, Foothills Therapy Group!
Confluent Health is proud to announce our newest partnership with Foothills Therapy Partners (FTP), a private and physical therapist-owned physical therapy group with a 45-clinic strong footprint across Arizona. In the metro Phoenix area, FTP operates 26 clinics under the Foothills Sports Medicine Physical Therapy™ brand and seven sports training and performance clinics which operate […]
Taking Advantage of Met Deductibles & Using FSA Dollars for Care
Not sure how your health plan works, what your benefits mean, or how to make them work for you? You’re not alone. But we’re here to help! We’re breaking down what you need to know while there are still plenty of days left on the calendar to take advantage of some significantly reduced healthcare costs. […]
The Most Common Sports Injuries & How to Recover From Them
There’s something about the fall – maybe the start of the school calendar – that feels almost as much like a fresh beginning as New Year’s Day. Hot, humid days gives way to cool, crisp ones – perfect weather for a football game or shaking off the rust and training for a race. Unfortunately, with […]
7 Daily Stretches to Keep Fans in the Game
Despite not being on the field, fans, like you, play a pivotal role in deciding the outcome of your favorite team’s game. The passion and energy of a team’s crowd is often the difference between winning and losing, which is why keeping fans in the game is so important. Believe it or not, your favorite […]
Sports Injury Prevention with Physical Therapy
Sports are great. Nothing quite beats a relaxing round of golf on a beautiful summer day or a friendly game of pickup basketball with some friends. Whether they’re an important part of your daily routine or just a weekend hobby, sports of all kinds are beloved by millions because they are a fun way to […]
Why See a PT First?
Maybe you’ve tweaked your back from a make-shift workspace, thinking this set-up will only be temporary – but it has been weeks. Maybe you’ve pushed yourself a little too hard preparing for what was supposed to be your first half-marathon and that ache in your knee won’t go away, even after a couple days off. Maybe you simply took a […]
7 Ways to Reduce High Blood Pressure Without Medication
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a prevalent medical condition in which people experience elevated blood pressure levels. High blood pressure itself is extremely dangerous because it may not cause any symptoms directly, but it is a major risk factor for some of the leading causes of death in the US – namely, […]