Being a great physical therapist involves various factors, and any clinician active in the clinic can tell you there is a fine balance between giving patients what they want and giving them what they need. As we know, this balance is different for each patient’s scenario and personality, as some patients are very open to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
There are many similarities between the terms physiotherapy and physical therapy and the focus of each within the allied health professions. The topics range from being equal in performance to varying degrees of distinction. So, are they the same, similar, or vastly different? According to Wikipedia, the terms are interchangeable, stating, “Physical therapy, also known […]
Repetitive Strain Injury stretching exercises can help relieve pain and soreness throughout your body. Setting aside 15 minutes per day for the stretches in this article will help reduce your RSI tension, soreness, and pain. What is a Repetitive Strain Injury? A repetitive strain injury (sometimes referred to as repetitive stress injury) is an injury […]
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