Spinal manipulation is one of the oldest treatments in recorded history and is presented utilized by multiple professions including Physical Therapy. Physical Therapists perform spinal manipulation for patients suffering from head aches, shoulder, neck, pelvic, or low back pain. The mechanisms behind the pain relief found with this treatment are currently being investigated, but we...
We have written about running benefits on our mental, emotional, and physical health in previous blog posts. Consistent physical activity through the life span has been shown to have significant beneficial effects on our health including decreased risk of disease and improved health and well being. A new article highlights the impact running can have...
Physical Therapists at Mend are both board certified in orthopedics and fellowship trained in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy. Our prior post documented the superior outcomes found when patients are treated by fellowship trained Physical Therapists. This data shows patients’ pain and disability were treated more efficiently and effectively by fellowship trained PT. A recent study...
Dry needling performed by Physical Therapists has grown in popularity over the past 10 years among researchers, clinicians, and patients. Dry needling uses a solid monofilament needle designed to disrupt the the taut band of muscle tissue causing a patient’s pain. This intervention uses a mechanical stimulus to create a neurological, chemical, and circulatory response...
Low back pain is the most common reason patients seek out the care of their primary care physician and Physical Therapist. Physical Therapy has been shown to be an effective first line treatment for both managing the symptoms of low back pain, as well as, preventing their recurrence. Manual therapy techniques performed by Physical Therapists...
Our practice has grown tremendously over the last year, in large part due to the support of our friends and past patients. We have out grown our current space and have decided to change locations next month. This new location will provide our practice with more dedicated clinical space as well as an opportunity to...
The use of platelet rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell injections continue to rise and outpace the medical research supporting their use. Often these expensive injections are not covered by medical insurance due in part to their unproven effectiveness in human trials against placebo or control/natural history groups. A recent review article in the...
Photo Credit: radiopaedia.org Lumbar stenosis is a spinal condition where nerves are compressed by the bony canals in our spine. When symptomatic, this condition can lead to leg pain, numbness, pins and needles, and weakness in one or both legs of older adults. Physical Therapy has been shown as effective as surgery for this condition and...
As healthcare costs continue to rise, all stakeholders (patients, providers, and payers) are looking for ways to reduce costs associated with common conditions. In our field, we commonly see patients given generic, one size fits all exercise programs for common conditions including low back pain. Our previous post highlights the limitations of this approach including...