It’s almost bathing suit season, and that means that many people are working tirelessly to push their body towards physical fitness. As a field, physical therapy is aimed at helping people regain control of their body and aiding in the treatment of medical issues. While this is certainly the primary goal of the physical therapy […]
When applicable, manual therapy provides a hands-on experience that many patients appreciate, and more importantly, benefit from. For orthopedic care, manual therapy is normally a great choice as a treatment option. If you suffer from orthopedic issues you may have heard of manual therapy, but don’t understand what it encompasses or how it can help […]
You may have heard of tendinitis, which can happen after you repeatedly sprain your ankle. Your tendon will swell up and become painful. Bursitis is similar to tendinitis, but it is when a small, fluid-filled sac in between bones and muscles, tendons, or skin becomes swollen. Picture kneeling for a long period of time and […]
For individuals suffering with COPD, pulmonary rehab is a great program for helping to build physical fitness and learning techniques to help function with the disease. COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, makes everyday activities such as walking steps very difficult. With pulmonary rehab, exercise programs and breathing techniques can help a person work through […]
One of the many benefits of physical therapy that most people are unaware of is the improvement of posture. We normally think of physical therapy as restoring functionally and improving muscle movements, but we don’t associate improved posture as a benefit of physical therapy. Good posture may not come easily to most people, but there […]
When an employee is injured during the course of their normal work duties, that classifies as workman’s compensation, and physical therapy may be needed to help recover from the injury. Although an employee could sustain a variety of injuries in their workplace, the most common type of work related injuries are lower back pain and […]
When someone suffers from dizziness, imbalance, and vertigo, vestibular rehabilitation therapy is an exercise-based program that promotes compensation for symptoms from inner ear deficits. Balance training and physical therapy are key elements in compensating for inner-ear symptoms. Vestibular rehabilitation therapy seeks to help with the variety of vestibular problems individuals may face, and it can […]
Groin strains are an incredibly common injury, especially for athletes. These injuries generally affect the area of the inner thigh, or the front of your hip. If you’re a soccer player, hockey player, or dancer, you probably know the pain of such injuries well, as they are most common in sports that involve running, kicking, […]
The art of dancing has always been one of the most popular ways for human beings of all ages to express themselves. For many people, dancing is more than a fun hobby or evening activity, it’s a sport. Competitive dancers are truly athletes, and they are well-equipped with an incredible technical dancing prowess. The downside […]
When your body is young, it’s easy to take your strength and fitness for granted. It’s tough to look into the future and see how your days of youthful activity can lead to future aches and pains. As you age your body loses its ability to bounce back quickly from injuries. Daily tasks can take […]
