Be Proactive and Preventive about Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Should be as Routine as an Oil ChangeThe automobile industry recommends regular oil changes to keep your car running at its peak performance. Chances are that you adhere to the guidelines outlined in your car manual as closely as possible, and probably even have a favorite business nearby that performs the services. Just…
3 Things You Might Not Know about Physical Therapy
Three Things You Might Not Know About Physical Therapy As the U.S. healthcare system continues to transform, it’s important for patients to know their options and actively manage their own health and well-being. And a big part of that is knowing which healthcare professional is the best fit and why. When it comes to injury…
Physical Therapists Trained to Treat a Variety
Physical Therapists are Trained to Treat a Wide Range of Illnesses and Injuries When most people hear the words “physical therapy,” they immediately think of rehabilitation for someone with a sports injury. And while that’s accurate, physical therapists work with many types of patients, presenting with a wide variety of injuries, conditions and diseases. In…
Baby Boomers Maintaining or Improving their Health
How Physical Therapy Helps Retirees Keep Dreams Alive During the Golden Years Are you among the millions of Americans who have high aspirations for how you’ll spend the extra time during your post-retirement years? Whether you plan to travel the world, pick up fly fishing, spend more time woodworking or sign up for a golf…
Avoiding Low Back Pain with Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy’s Role in Maintaining a Healthy Spine As we age, regular exercise plays an increasingly prominent role in reducing the risk of developing spine-related problems. For those in or approaching the golden years, it’s important to live an active lifestyle that focuses on healthy posture, function and movement. It’s normal to experience some functional…
Follow the Routine to Prevent Injury with Physical Therapy
Injury Prevention Begins With Physical Therapy, but Program Adherence is Key For the average person, the hassles associated with an orthopedic injury add up quickly: expensive healthcare bills, time out of work, difficulty completing everyday tasks and discomfort associated with the injury itself. The good news is that common orthopedic injuries like ACL tears, ankle…
Be Proactive with Physical Therapy and Injuries
Be Proactive and See Your Physical Therapist to Address Potential Injuries You probably already know to make an appointment with a physical therapist when you sprain your ankle or develop tennis elbow. But what if you’ve felt a slight twinge in your knee during your daily walk or noticed that your posture has changed since you…
Achilles Tendinitis | Strengthen And Heal Painful Achilles
Achilles Tendinitis: Learn To Strengthen And Heal Painful Achilles Achilles tendinitis can take an athlete out of the game, ruin a training regiment, or keep you out of the gym and on the couch. Worse, pain in the Achilles can impact even the most cautious of athletes. The story of Achilles is one of the…
What is Physical Therapy like for an Ankle Sprain?
Rehabbing A Sprained Ankle, Getting Back On Your Feet A sprained ankle is not an uncommon injury, but can be very painful and may require extensive time and therapy to heal. Typically, ankle sprains are categorized as one of the following “Grades,” depending on the severity of the sprain. The extent of physical therapy required…
RECAP: Pitch Perfect
Dr. Zachary Baker, DPT, CSCS led the 6th installment of our community lecture series with a seminar titled “Pitch Perfect”. The lecture covered baseball throwing mechanics, common injuries associated with the throwing motion and rehabilitation considerations to help manage these athletes. In addition, Dr. Matthew Sedgley, Sports Medicine Physician of MedStar Health, assisted with the…