Stretching either dynamically or statically has long been shown to create both short and long term improvements in flexibility, but
According to the Global Health Burden studies, Migraine is the 3rd most prevalent disorder (14.7% of global population: 1 in
Lumbar spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the bony canals in the spine which surround the nerves which supply our
Headaches remain a significant source of pain and disability for patients in our country costing over $30 billion dollars each
Low back pain, along with death and taxes, remains one of the certainties of life. This condition affects over 90%
Overuse tendon injuries can present as an acute inflammatory response (Tendinitis) or a chronic degeneration condition (tendinopathy). These injuries result
Money and time is some of the finite resources in life. As our lives become busier with work, family, and
The acronym R.I.C.E. (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) has been utilized for decades in the clinical and self management of
Strength training remains one of the most important components of your exercise program. Research supports its’ utilization for improving pain,
Thoracic manipulation by Physical Therapists has previously been shown to improve pain and function in patients with elbow, shoulder, and
In America we face a energy crisis where the CDC reports 1 in 3 adults and shockingly 1 in 5
Dry needling is a treatment provided by Physical Therapists to relieve a patient’s muscular pain and associated symptoms. This intervention
Rotator cuff injuries span the spectrum from acute strains to chronic tendon pain (tendinopathy) and rotator cuff tears. Physical Therapy
Cadence, or the amount of steps taken each minute, is a common and effective running assessment. This assessment can be
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is becoming a popular treatment for muscle strains, arthritis/cartilage injuries, and tendinopathies, but the evidence behind
Low back pain remains the most common musculoskeletal diagnosis seen by primary care providers including Physical Therapists. While the majority
Up to 80% of recreational runners will experience an injury limiting training time or competition in a given year. Running
Evidence continues to support the utilization of Physical Therapists as a first line treatment for patients with musculoskeletal conditions such
Knee arthritis will affect many older adults limiting their ability to participate in their daily, occupational, and recreational activities. Lost
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, pain under the knee cap, is the most common diagnosis of knee pain affecting both sedentary and
Inactive adults can expect up to a 5% loss of muscle mass each decade after age 30. This loss of
The statement, “Your treatment is only Physical Therapy if it is provided by Physical Therapists or Physical Therapist Assistants” rings
Lower extremity stiffness (“leg stiffness”) describes the resistance the joints and muscles in your lower body will have to movement
Physical Therapy interventions including manual therapy and exercise remain the primary intervention for patients with knee arthritis. These treatments have
