If you are someone who would like to lose some weight and be healthier, then read on. Stop and think for a moment how body weight impacts daily life. From clothing to climbing steps to joint aches and pain, body weight has an enormous impact. I write this article not...
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Why an Ankle Sprain needs a little TLC
Ankle sprains are a common injury experienced by about 9 million people per year. These injuries are often associated with sports, but do not have to. In truth, plenty of individuals sustain an ankle sprain outside of sporting activity. In a majority of cases,...
Dizziness- Should I be CONCERNED?
Dizziness or vertigo is an all too common issues in the general population. About 5-10% of people experience some form of dizziness or vertigo. This number increases in individuals over the age of 40. The most common type is called BPPV or positional vertigo. With...
Falls- Why they are not something to IGNORE
Every year, nearly 3 million people experience a fall related injury requiring medical attention. Now the medical attention could be as simple as a quick assessment for a superficial bump or scrape. However, falls could land someone in the hospital for a concussion or...
Why people are now choosing to pay cash for physical therapy.
In traditional medicine, when a person is injured they often try to treat themselves or call their doctor. After waiting days or weeks to see your doctor you get a 30 minute wait (if you are lucky) and then a brief 5 minute (if that) exam. You will be told to take...
Remaining Active as You AGE
The topic of remaining active as you age is an important one. This is especially vital considering the aging population and chronic health conditions. The question becomes, what is stopping you from exercise or activity? Is it time, injury, laziness, or just do not...
A PT Experience like NONE Before
For those who have been to PT before, what was the experience like? And for those who have not been, what do you think the experience would be like? Having talked with current and prospective patients, I realize the perception and understanding of what PT is and does...
What Physical Therapy can DO for YOU
There was a recent article published discussing how and why Hollywood Stars are using physical therapy and they are NOTÂ injured. This got me thinking about how UNDERÂ used physical therapy actually is. It has been reported that only about 7% of people with (back)...
National Physical Therapy Month does not stand for Pain and Torture
Every profession, cause, and random nonsense seems to have a day, week or month these days, so lets make you painfully (pun intended) aware that October is National Physical Therapy (PT) Month. PT…that stands for physical torture, physical torment, physical...
The Bigger Picture in Treating Pain: Person NOT a Disease or Condition
What is the bigger picture in treating pain you might ask? This begins with treating the WHOLE person – NOT just a symptom, disease, or body part. Too often now patients are seen only as their diagnosis or by their imaging results. But what does this have to do with...
