As promised, below are some of the techniques that can be used with the fitness tools discussed in my previous blog post. Note that there are many different activities and drills that can be performed in addition to the one’s that I show here.

We’ve all been patiently waiting for the warm weather to make its lasting appearance this season. With spring finally in the air, recreational sports and outdoor activities are on our minds. We’ve prepared some quick tips to prepare your body for this sports season.

Pregnancy is one of the most amazing experiences a woman can go through in her life, but understandably, it takes a major toll on the body. Some new mothers think bouncing back post pregnancy is close to impossible, but we’re here to tell you while it might not be easy, it is doable.

We take great pride in the work we do with our hands in physical therapy. But what about when you’re at home, on the road, at work, or sippin’ a pina colada on vacation? We like to empower our patients to help them take control of their own lives. Part of this is to help our patients remain committed to their program, and another part of it is to make sure the manual therapy we perform carries over.

You might have vivid memories of your mother or grandmother telling you to stand up straight and sit up straight as a child. If you thought they were just being critical, think again.

Anyone who has experienced the effects of a stroke personally, or through someone you know, understands just how scary they can be, not just during the stroke but after. While these are all very real and common symptoms post-stroke, rehabilitation for stroke patients has advanced significantly and can drastically improve your long-term results, especially when starting physical therapy early.

All too often we see patients come to us with complaints of headaches that are stemming from the base of their skull and projecting to the orbital region. This is a classic cervicogenic headache, which is a real pain in the neck (pun intended). Patients who suffer from this typically lack range of motion in their neck, and have tenderness and pain when pressing on the upper neck region.

cause difficulties with standing and walking and put those affected at a higher risk of falling. Older adults especially are at a higher risk to have these types of issues that can lead to a fall. “According to the CDC, more than one third of adults 65 and older fall each year in the United States and 20% to 30% of people who fall suffer moderate to severe injuries. Physical therapists can help in risk reduction and prevention of falls.”

One of the most common questions a physical therapist is asked is “Should I use ice or should I use heat?”. While these are simple methods, both ice and heat offer highly effective healing, when used in the right situations. 

The holiday season is a busy time for us all- preparing dinner, shopping for gifts, and welcoming family from all over the country. Although we are all busy, the snow tends to show no mercy. We see a lot of shoulder pain and back pain from shoveling during the winter.

One of the most common knee injuries is an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) sprain or tear. ACL injuries are common in high intensity sports such as football, soccer and basketball and can cause knee pain, limit range of motion and overall strength of the knee.

There has been a tremendous amount of hype around blood flow restriction (BFR) training in the past few years. So, what is BFR, and what is all the hype about?

October is National Physical Therapy Month, which helps raise awareness for the effectiveness of Physical Therapy in the treatment of an ever-growing list of conditions and symptoms. While it continues to advance in the world of medicine, it is still a somewhat neglected form of medical treatment that many providers overlook. 

Did you know Breast Cancer is the most common form of cancer for women? It is so prevalent, that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with it in the United States. October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which helps shed light on the prevalence of the disease and raise awareness. While treatment and prevention for the disease have advanced significantly, the battle will always be a long one. One aspect of breast cancer treatment seldom discussed, is breast cancer rehabilitation after surgical intervention.

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is dizziness that results from a sudden, positional head movement that dislodges the calcium carbonate crystals in the utricle of the inner ear. These crystals end up in the semicircular canal of the inner ear and cause dizziness.

Desk workers are at high risk for posture-related injuries such as rotator cuff tears, low back pain, neck pain and carpal tunnel syndrome. These issues are preventable through proper work station set up, postural exercises, stretching, and changes in position

Have you ever thought about how much strain we put on our feet on a daily basis? Think about it, your feet withstand your entire body weight and the numerous strenuous activities you place on them every day.

Just about every year or so, there seems to be a new exercise causing a stir in the world of fitness. While some come and go, others stick around for the long term. Spinning, is one of the ones that doesn’t seem to be going anywhere for quite some time. 

Back pain is a growing epidemic in the United States, and one of the most common reasons for a visit to the doctor’s office. Often times, physicians and patients turn to prescription medication for a quick-fix solution to ease back pain, but there are several other alternative treatments available to patients that can significantly decrease discomfort for back pain sufferers, one of which is Acupuncture.

With warmer weather quickly approaching, many children’s sports leagues have begun, or are getting ready to start their summer season. Childhood sports offers kids tremendous health benefits, including increased activity levels as well as a social outlet to help prevent children from staying inside all summer long. While the benefits are overwhelming, there is a big cause for concern in the “little leagues”. This concern is childhood sports injuries.