Looking Beyond RICE and MEAT
When rice and meat come to mind, you're probably thinking about food. However, in the world of physical therapy, RICE (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) has long been the go-to…
A Holistic Approach to Lupus
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease marked by inflammation in which the immune system attacks healthy tissue, along with bacteria and viruses. It affects all parts of the body, including…
Can Physical Therapy Help with Hip Bursitis
Hip bursitis is a painful condition, especially if an individual has had a pre-existing hip injury. Athletes involved in repetitive movements like running or bicycling are likely to experience bursitis.…
Understanding and treating lower back pain for improved spinal health
Space Matters in Your Spine
You may know that physical therapy helps in the treatment of low back pain but did you also know that physical therapy can help treat conditions such as spinal stenosis? Spinal stenosis…
Train your Brain with Physical Therapy
We exercise to keep our bodies fit, but did you know that exercise can also train your brain? You have likely heard of the effect of endorphins on your mood,…
Kids and Physical Therapy
Children undergo a number of ailments and injuries during their developmental years, some minor, while others can significantly impact the quality of their daily lives. These can include genetic, neurological…
Our hands-on approach to alleviating tennis elbow pain
The Truth Behind Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow is one of the most common injuries but it doesn’t just happen to tennis players. It is a condition in which tendon damage causes soreness or pain around…
How to Take Care of your Heart
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) list heart disease as the leading cause of death for both genders in the U.S. In order to help protect yourself from…
Scleroderma and Physical Therapy
Scleroderma is a clinical condition that is characterized by changes in blood vessels, skin, muscles, and cartilage due to a formation of antibodies that fight against one’s own body (an…
Understanding the risks of falling and how physical therapy can help
Prevent Falls with Physical Therapy
The risk of falling increases with age. A reduction in balance and an increase in reaction time increases the likelihood of falls. Reducing the number of risk factors and improving…
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