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Assistive devices help people keep their independence, and allows you to move around on your own, most of the time, without help from others. Doctors, and physical therapists may recommend and prescribe you to get an assistive device, but you do not need their recommendation to get one if you feel as if you need […]

Check your medications with a health care provider. Bring a list of your medications with you to your appointment. Your health care provider can go over the medication side effects for side effects and interactions that can increase your risk for falls. Make sure you have adequate lighting inside and outside of your home to […]

You may be suffering from Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin Splints). Physiology: Repetitive stress and force on lower extremity from activities such as running and jumping can cause inflammation in tissues, muscles and tendons within the lower extremity that pulls on shin bone, causing achy or sharp pain on medial, lateral or both aspects of […]

The time of year for family get-togethers and travels are approaching. Prolonged sitting can have a negative impact on our hips and back resulting in increased pain, poor posture, and faulty movement mechanics that results from muscles that become short and tight due to being stuck in the same position for a long time. I […]

What so good about Aquatic Therapy? Injuries are a part of life that cannot be ignored, any given day could be the day a simple accident may occur that could change your life. People may try their best to stay healthy and fit, but as you get older the body ages and is more susceptible […]

We are going to get a little brainy today rather than physical. There are stages to making a life change: Precontemplation Contemplation Action Maintenance Relapse/Termination Let’s talk about each one individually and how it applies to you and your success in physical therapy. Precontemplation This is the stage where you aren’t in pain necessarily or […]

Aquatic Therapy for the Female Athlete Why do we want to get athletes into the pool? The aquatic environment is a great place to put athletes, and especially the female athlete because there are certain injuries that are more prevalent in the female population. Females are at higher risk for ACL tear, stress fractures, patellofemoral […]

Written By: Carmelo Cimato Exercise is an important part of living a healthy lifestyle, but can lead to injury if completed too intensely or incorrectly. Completing a proper warm-up and cooldown allows the body to adjust to the initiation and cessation of exercise. Purpose of a Warm-up: Allows blood to be properly pumped to muscles […]

OSTEOARTHRITIS: WHAT IS IT AND HOW CAN PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP? Osteoarthritis is a progressive, degenerative joint disease affecting the articular cartilage of the bones. The articular cartilage is a tissue that provides a cushioning effect at the ends of the bones that forms the joint, making the movement of the joints smoother and easier. Osteoarthritis […]

One of the biggest questions we can get as physical therapists is “should I use heat or ice”? There are a few key things that can help you choose the best method for your pain or injury. When you have an acute injury (less than 6 weeks old) ice is the way to go in […]