Running is a great way to stay active and healthy, but it can also take a toll on your body, especially if you have poor running form. It’s a unique activity in which you may not know you’re doing something wrong until it’s too late. When shooting a basketball, there is immediate feedback that you’ve […]
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After suffering an injury, your physical therapist will often recommend at-home physical therapy exercises to help you recover faster. When done regularly and correctly, these exercises will help you decrease pain, regain strength, improve your function, and improve overall health and wellness. But not all exercises are created equal. For the absolute best value for […]
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Let’s admit it – we love our daily hustles because they keep us going, motivated, and productive. However, as we become too preoccupied with our daily activities, we stop considering our posture. It is not until the pain sets in that we realize its importance to our overall well-being. But even worse, we would still […]
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If you have recently suffered an injury, experience chronic pain, or had surgery and need help improving movement and flexibility, your doctor may recommend seeing a physical therapist. Or, perhaps you have found a physical therapist through one of many online resources. In either case, physical therapy involves exercises, stretches, massages, and other treatments to […]
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Dry needling is a modern therapy for treating different kinds of pain. It has been proven that dry needling therapy is most beneficial for muscle-related pain. Dry needling and acupuncture are both effective therapies for short-term pain relief. Both methods use the same equipment. However, what about performing dry needling for tendonitis? Numerous studies have […]
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Inserting needles into the skin and underlying muscle tissue has become a popular way to accelerate recovery from injuries and painful conditions. The term dry needling is often used by many practitioners, including Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, Medical Doctors, and acupuncturists. So if you’re wondering if dry needling is right for you, it can be difficult […]
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Shoulder injuries in sports can create painful levels of discomfort and worry. Athletes do everything they can to avoid hurting themselves. Still, accidents happen. Individuals need to keep an eye on their injuries to protect themselves in the future. Significant damage can impact the body, even after recovery. Shoulder injuries are one of the most […]
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If you’re dealing with an injury or recovering from a surgery that requires physical therapy, you’re probably wondering, “How long does physical therapy take to help you recover?” Unfortunately, physical therapy varies dramatically for different injuries, so there is no simple answer to this question. However, this article will cover the physical therapy timelines for […]
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The Problem The patient presents with a history of right shoulder and right-sided lower back pain and left oblique/flank pain that worsens with increases in golf play or practice time. The patient’s chief functional complaint is difficulty with maintaining an erect trunk during the drive phase of his swing. Notes right hip and knee tend […]
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The Problem Our patient is a triathlete with calf pain that began gradually worsening with increases in mileage to prepare for a long race. The patient couldn’t run more than 1 mile without calf pain causing him to have to stop. The Solution Physical therapist, JJ Thomas, treated the patient’s calf 4 times along with […]
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