Physical Therapy by nature involves physical movements of the patient and/or therapist. This “physical” approach should include some form of HANDS-ON CARE. This hands-on care may have a broad definition, but includes things like muscle or joint stretching,...
Physical Therapy
Why waiting to seek treatment COSTS MORE
Tell me- – How many of you are satisfied with the current state of health insurance? HIGH deductibles and/or co-pay and co-insurance… Leaves many thinking about how to avoid the medical system altogether (to avoid paying). There is not a good solution to...
Overcoming Barriers in Treating Knee Arthritis
Are you someone suffering from the effects of knee arthritis? There is new evidence out there searching for ways to overcome barriers and improve patient outcomes. We know there are barriers on both ends of the spectrum (patient and medical provider). The challenge...
What is Pain, Pt 3
And now for the conclusion of this pain series. Remember last time I wrote that pain does not necessarily equal damage to the body. Plus I mentioned how chronic pain becomes dysfunctional… So what about pain that is more recent? Is it Good or Bad Pain? Lets see...
How to BEAT the HOLIDAYS (by taking some time for yourself)
As we just cleared the 1st leg of the holiday season, Thanksgiving, I felt compelled to write this. Every year, I hear folks complain about 1) indulging in too much food and drink 2) lack of time for exercise and 3) how they don’t have time to take care of their...
Do I have a pinched nerve in my neck
“I think I have a pinched nerve in my neck” … is a phrase often spoken by many individuals. But, do they really? A simple Q & A session with an individual may lead to suspicion, but cannot confirm anything at that point. To know for sure, a...
5 Simple Tips for Beating Neck Pain
According to the Mayo Clinic, neck pain is the 4th leading cause of disability. Yearly episode rates of neck pain are above 30%. One final statistic here…of those with neck pain, nearly 50% will go on to develop chronic neck pain. Don’t want to be that 1...
Where is the Value in Physical Therapy?
In today’s healthcare system (there will be no mention of politics here), consumers are paying more for care either in the form of higher premiums or with utilization of services in the form of co-pays, co-insurance, deductibles. Is the VALUE for Physical...
How to defeat Sore, Achy, Arthritic Knees keeping you from activity
Are you someone who suffers from sore, achy, stiff, painful or arthritic knees? Do you have trouble getting up and moving in the morning? Are your knees stopping you from participating in pleasurable activities? If so, then help is available that does not involve...
How can I prevent falls and the disability that follows?
In my clinic I routinely see patients after falls. Some of these falls are preventable, and I want everyone to know how important balance and fall prevention is. Also why balance should be addressed and not ignored. The consequences of falling can be dire and...
