Every injury is different, and every injury comes with its own unique set of protocols and exercises for recovery. Even for two people with similar injuries, the rehabilitation process may not be the same. Fortunately, physical therapists are experts
More and more, the evidence is proving to us that our general fitness exercises are not enough. We can't just walk or jog or swim or bike and expect to maintain functional fitness throughout our lives. For healthy muscles, bones, and balance well int
All this time spent hunched over our computers and phones is leading to a modern epidemic of poor posture. We slouch without realizing it, our bodies thrown out of balance by muscles that are either too tight or too weak. Our necks hurt, there are pa
A shoulder pulley is a simple, portable device for injury rehabilitation. Consisting of a rope with two handles, a pulley, and an anchor point, shoulder pulleys allow patients to perform self-assisted range of motion exercises. These exerci
Physical Therapists train for years to become experts in movement. They study the interaction of muscle, nerve, and bone to help their patients restore functional mobility, reduce pain, and prevent disability. But there are wide variety of ways the h
It seems like common sense: we get weaker as we get older. All we have to do is look at the world around us, at all the young, strong people and the frail elderly people. There’s even a word for it: sarcopenia, or the “age-related loss of muscle
If you’re recovering from an injury or a surgery—or even if you’re just trying to prevent an injury or a surgery—a visit to Physical Therapist might be just what you need. Physical therapy uses conservative and non-invasive treatment methods
If you’re looking for career options with potential, consider the field of physical therapy. With an aging population that appreciates the health benefits of exercise and non-invasive medical procedures, the demand for physical therapy related jobs
We know we need to stretch. People have been telling us so our entire lives. It’s like the wisdom of the ages, passed down from your middle school P.E. teacher to that guy at the gym who keeps offering to critique your deadlift.
But while stretc
Physical Therapists have a number of primary goals: to promote a patient’s ability to move; to reduce a patient’s pain; to restore a patient’s functional abilities and to prevent disability. Although they deal with a wide variety of body struct
