More and more studies point to the way to reduce the cost of Low Back Pain (LBP) is to seek physical therapy first (before expensive imaging or injections)(1-4,6). Thankfully more and more insurances are mandating a course of PT before any imaging or injections. I...
Lateral epicondylitis also known as “tennis elbow” is a common condition experienced by about 3% of the general population each year. This condition most often occurs as a result of chronic overloading of the muscle-tendon complex at the outer point of the elbow...
I came across and interesting article examining the perceptions of both patients and physical therapists as to causes of low back pain. Interestingly, both groups held similar views as to potential causes including lifting, bending, and sitting too long. Each of these...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging physicians to limit use of opioid medications prescribed for chronic pain. Data suggests the current usage of opioids is NOT working. In fact, it is leading to drug dependency, higher medical costs, and...
How do you feel about healthcare in general in this country? Like most, I bet many of you have a negative view. With that in mind, how do you feel about the quality of healthcare?? Again, many patients I have spoken to recently are rather unhappy with their...
Vertigo is more common than most people think. Statistics report 20-30% of the population will experience at least one episode in their lifetime. Vertigo tends to be more common as one ages, and is 2-3 times more likely to occur in women than men. Vertigo, dizziness...
My professional bias related to exercise for osteoarthritic (OA) conditions throughout the body is unavoidable. HOWEVER, I have a link below to data from the British Medical Journal (BMJ) to support my point. My professional experience has proven to me that skilled,...
I chose to write this column today to share with you a topic that was published in a physical therapy journal. The original article focused on 7 myths about physical therapy, but I will just summarize a few. Any healthcare provider can provide Physical Therapy False,...
Plantar Fascitis or heel pain is a rather common complaint with an estimated 10% experiencing this condition at some point during their life. Most often it is caused by repetitive stress or micro-trauma to the tissues that builds to the point where the body can no...
Do you have confidence in your balance? If you are not confident in your balance or have a fear of falling, research suggests you are at greater risk of falling. An April 2016 study published in Physical Therapy by Landers et al suggests patient perception of...