Manual Therapy
What is Manual Therapy? Have you heard the phrase “manual therapy”? It’s not cookie-cutter physical therapy listed in a handbook. Manual therapy is a specialized approach to assessing and treating neurological, cardio-respiratory, and orthopedic conditions through...
From Head to Toe
Physical therapy can help resolve migraines and headaches
Sciatica, A Real Pain!
Find out what physical therapy can do for Sciatica treatment
Heart Health
Heart Month February is the month of the heart; from Valentine’s Day with your sweetie to heart health with your medical providers. February is American Heart Month! Now more than ever, efforts are being made to increase awareness of cardiovascular disease. This is...
From Back Pain to Back in Action
Low back pain is one of the most common diagnoses our physical therapists treat – and for good reason! Over 80% of Americans will experience an episode of low back pain at some point during their lives. Physical therapy is an effective, safe, and cost-conscious way to...
Life After Covid-19
It is no secret that Covid-19 has changed our world. Patients who have been in the ICU due to Covid-19 may experience post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) which involves health problems from the ICU stay that may persist after the patient leaves the hospital. The...
Deconditioning Prevention
What is Deconditioning? Deconditioning refers to a physical decline in function. During this time of isolation and social distancing, deconditioning can occur very easily. It causes diminished muscle mass, decreased muscle strength by two to five percent per day,...
Staying Active Through COVID
COVID has really put a damper on activities that we would normally do. It is important to stay active and healthy, even if that means doing things inside or by ourselves! Below are some activities that can help to keep you active and safe during the COVID & Winter...
Weight Loss & PT
Understanding the Link Between Weight and Pain Often when you see a physical therapist, it is to recover from an injury or help alleviate a painful condition. In some cases, the pain you are experiencing can be linked to weight gain. Weight loss is a hot topic in our...
Posture and Why Its Important
What is Posture? Posture refers to the position of your body and the arrangement of its parts relative to one another. While it is often associated with the spine, posture also includes the alignment of your extremities. Posture can range from good to bad or even...
Fall Prevention
Why Falls are a Serious Risk for Adults 65+ 1 in 3 older adults experiences a fall each year. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths and hospital admissions. Fear of falling leads to reduced mobility, loss of fitness, and increased fall risk....
Physical vs. Occupational
https://youtu.be/RxrRMXAc08Y Have you ever wondered what Physical and Occupational Therapy are and how they differ? While there are numerous differences, the primary distinction between the two disciplines of PT & OT is that physical therapy's main focus is gross...