8 Tips for a Healthier Holiday Season
The holidays can be a challenging time when it comes to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In fact, between mid-November and mid-January, adults in Western societies gain an average of 1 pound. This may not [...]
Sports Injury Recovery
Sports injuries are incredibly common this time of year. Football season is in full swing, basketball season is right around the corner, and the MLB season has just wrapped up, meaning offseason workouts are right [...]
How PT Can Benefit Cancer Patients
It's probably not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about cancer recovery, but physical therapy is becoming an increasingly important and beneficial part of cancer rehabilitation. The American Cancer Society advises [...]
Imaging Can Improve Physical Therapy Treatment
Physical therapists are experts in the musculoskeletal system, and typically use patient history and a good physical exam to come to a diagnosis and treatment plan. However, PTs are increasingly using diagnostic imaging as they [...]
Did You Know That PTs Can Use Diagnostic Imaging?
When most people think of diagnostic imaging, they think of X-rays, CT scans and MRIs, but the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound is becoming more popular for physical therapists. With most states having direct access laws, [...]
The State of the Opioid Epidemic
Opioids are a major problem in the United States. The crisis is serious, but sometimes people forget it is preventable, and many people don’t seem to realize the great progress that has been made over [...]
The Best Ways to Stay Active as a Senior
For many seniors, remaining active as they age can pose a major challenge. Maybe you’re not able to play sports anymore or move as quickly as you used to, but there are still plenty of [...]
BACKPACKS: Physical Therapists offers tips to lighten the load on children’s backs
While backpacks are a convenient way to carry books and school supplies, an overloaded and/or improperly worn backpack gets a failing grade, according to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Physical Therapists can assist students [...]
Water Sport Safety
With nice weather comes perfect temperatures to go out in the ocean or on the lake and participate in some water sports. Water sports often involve a boat powered by a motor, or something such [...]
Five Common Summer Injuries PT Can Help
Summer is finally here, and for many, this means a major uptick in outdoor activities and recreational sports. With the sun shining, it’s a great time to go for a run outside, play some basketball, [...]
Are You A Passive Patient or an Active Consumer of Healthcare?
Think about the last time you made a big purchase, say $1,000 or more. Did you go out and buy the first thing you saw? Take one recommendation from somebody? Or did you research it, [...]
Why Stretching is Important
A common misconception about stretching is that it is only important for athletes in order to prevent injury, but in fact stretching is important for everyone. This does not necessarily mean that everyone needs to [...]