Hamstring Health and Physical Therapy
The body has three muscles (collectively known as the hamstring) in the back of the thigh that can be injured. The most common causes are participation in sports and athletic…
Pins and needles: Just What is Trigger point dry Needling and more?
Dry needling is a form of treatment used by physical therapist used to treat decrease pain and dysfunction. It involves inserting needles into the skin and underlying tissue at specific…
COVID-19 Pain Management – Physical Therapist Important Role
COVID-19 has affected millions of people around the world causing respiratory and physical dysfunction. With a variety of symptoms coming to the surface, even people who have experienced mild symptoms…
Laser light therapy for pain: Hype, Hope, or Hokum?
If you are looking for ways to treat acute and chronic pain, physical therapists may suggest laser therapy. Laser therapy is a form of treatment using light energy. The type…
What is a Certified Hand Therapist?
A Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) is a healthcare professional who specializes in the evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of hand, elbow, and shoulder injuries or conditions. The CHT is a specialist…
How to Manage Lower Back Pain at Home
Lower back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints that people experience. It can be caused by a variety of factors such as overuse, injury, or poor posture.…
Treat Heel Pain with Physical Therapy
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It is an irritation or inflammation of the plantar fascia – the structure that runs from the heel…
Physical Therapy for Shin Splints
The shinbone or the tibia is the front surface of the lower leg. This part of the body is under constant stress and strain when we walk, jump and run.…
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: Treating Dysfunction at Horizon Physical Therapy in Flint, Michigan
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy: Treating Dysfunction at Horizon Physical Therapy in Flint, Michigan ‘I Tried Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy—And It Was Nothing Like What I Expected’ Pelvic floor therapy can…
Targeted shoulder therapy session by our Flint clinic's physical therapist, dedicated to restoring mobility and reducing pain
What Is Physical Therapy? And How Can It Help You?
Has your doctor recommended you visit a physical therapist to recover from pain, inflammation, or injury? Chances are you may have heard about physical therapy but not knowing what it…