Choosing a PT, part 2
Welcome back for more of your top tips on choosing a Physical Therapist. As mentioned last week, some thought should be put into choosing the right Physical Therapist for you. Don't find yourself stuck with a provider that…
Welcome back for more of your top tips on choosing a Physical Therapist. As mentioned last week, some thought should be put into choosing the right Physical Therapist for you. Don't find yourself stuck with a provider that…
I have come to a realization that many individuals are not sure what to look for when selecting a Physical Therapist. Many seem to think it does not or will not make much of a…
There is an interesting discussion right now as to the benefits of arthroscopic knee surgery. For this topic of discussion is meniscal surgery worth it? Or can a person be just fine without it? As a physical…
I am always amazed at how doctors and patients alike feel physical therapy after spine surgery is optional. Sure, patients always have the choice, but why go through a major surgery not to do EVERYTHING you…
Whiplash is a fancy name to describe an injury (most often the neck) due to an accident, collision, or fall. More specifically it relates to the speed of impact. As a result of the event, often…
Ankle sprains are a common injury for those engaging in athletic or even recreational activity. Each year more than 1 million people visit a doctor for an ankle sprain (ref). And this does not account for those…
Over my years as a physical therapist, I have intermittently worked with patents with a history of cancer or currently undergoing treatment. I will never forget my 1st experience treating a young man with cancer…
The 1st question to be answered is do you really have a pinched nerve?? Often people believe they have a pinched nerve just because they have neck pain. Maybe because they have pain somewhere in…
For many orthopedic conditions the debate is often surgery or therapy? The answer will almost always hinge upon who is asked and answering the question. For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), the long held standard has…
There has been a lot of media attention toward prescription pain medication lately. The focus has been on the unnecessary over-zealous prescription of opioids. The problem is not only the addiction they can cause, but…
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