Common Winter Injuries
According to Time, winter is the most dangerous of the four seasons when it comes to accidents. Be extra cautious during this season to avoid these common winter injuries. Slip and Falls Between ice and [...]
Early Recognition and Treatment of Concussion is Crucial for Long Term Recovery
Did you know that: 10% of all contact sport athletes sustain concussions each year. The CDC estimates that 1.6-3.8 million concussions occur each year in the US; with many going unreported. Athletes who sustain a [...]
Physical Therapy to Keep You at Play
For people with chronic pain or medical conditions, participating in sports and other activities may be out of the question, but physical therapy can help. Even for those who believe themselves to be in good [...]
Start Your Year With an Annual Movement Screen
Your car needs regular maintenance, so you probably have a mechanic. Your eyes and teeth are important, so you see your optometrist and dentist regularly. You get an annual physical from your family physician. [...]
Preventing Falls Through Exercise and Balance Training
If you can answer yes to any of the questions below, you may be at risk to sustain a fall: Have you fallen in the past year? Are you on 4 or more prescribed medications? [...]
Snow Shoveling Safety
When winter comes around, shoveling snow is a necessity. However, if done incorrectly, you can cause yourself serious harm. A 17-year study was published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine, with results stating that [...]
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 [...]
Finished Half Iron Man With New Personal Record
Patient: James Location: Brookfield, CT James was training for his 5th Half Ironman Triathlon race. A week and a half before the race, he woke up with severe low back pain. Barely able to stand [...]
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 [...]