How to Choose the Best Physical Therapy Clinic
How to choose the best physical therapy clinic A similar blog had been written on this topic a while ago, but with the ever changing landscape of healthcare, patients are often faced with the difficult decision of choosing the best physical therapy practice to meet their needs. When faced with this dilemma, the following marketing quote embraces our philosophy at […] Read More »
One Size Doesn’t Fit All…
One Size Doesn’t Fit All… Running has been the most common form of exercise since the dawn of time. One of the reasons for its popularity is that it only requires footwear and even that has been debated. This blog will briefly discuss the evolution of running footwear in the past 50 years and provide recommendations for the avid runner. […] Read More »
Aquatic Physical Therapy
Aquatic Physical Therapy: Not just for Geriatrics anymore! Aquatic physical therapy refers to water-based exercises that are performed specifically to improve range of motion (ROM), muscle strength, and circulation, while decreasing swelling and pain. When the term “aquatic physical therapy” or “hydrotherapy” is heard, the first image that often comes to mind is a group of geriatric patients with arthritis […] Read More »
Posture and Pain
Posture and Pain What is “good posture?” Back and neck pain has become nearly commonplace among office workers today, and the cause is usually attributed to poor posture. Many people resort to a slouching posture (Figure 1) at work because it requires minimal back muscle activation, but most agree that this posture places increased stress on the ligaments and intervertebral […] Read More »
HELP! My child has little league shoulder: What should I do?
Little league shoulder is an overuse injury that involves the growth plate. It can occur due to excessive pitching, poor mechanics, or doing a combination of several overhead activities. With winter upon us, many baseball players use this time period for strength and conditioning, while giving their arms a rest. For young baseball players, this is an ideal time to […] Read More »