Contrary to popular belief, just because an exercise is classified as ‘low-impact’ doesn’t mean it also has minimal value. In reality, the low or high-impact nature of the exercise has absolutely nothing to do with its potential to give you a...
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Most often we hear of a tennis elbow, or sprained ankles as common tennis injuries. However recently during my work with an avid recreational tennis player, we stumbled upon another common, but overlooked tennis injury; it is Spondylolisthesis...
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These days, millions of people all over the world spend their days in front of computer keyboards. The computer workstation has become an integral element in the everyday lives of an incalculable employee population worldwide. Unfortunately...
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Most individuals experience some level of muscle soreness and joint pain and stiffness in their day to day activities (see our What is Inflammation blog post). It is important to design a regiment to manage those symptoms to maintain a healthy...
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Inflammation is all the rage these days; or more appropriately, inflammation makes us enraged. It has become the catch all term for all things that make us ill. In my field of physical therapy practice, a central goal of care is to help people...
Read moreForgive the short hiatus, here is our new blog piece. The health insurance conundrum. Does thinking about calling your health insurance representative give you palpitations? Are you intimidated by the multiple terms and insurance-speak?? Many...
Read moreThe health insurance representative told my patient that she has a $30 dollars copay per physical therapy visit. That seemed simple enough, and she started coming for treatment and feeling better. A Few visits later, after the insurance processed...
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Competing priorities, busy work schedules, family commitments, there are many good reasons to put off exercise. Not to mention being injured or having pain. Do not be discouraged. Consulting with a physical therapist is invaluable to get you on...
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Don’t Let the Cold Weather Hold You Back: Exercise Tips For Chilly Conditions We have had one of the coldest winters in recent memory. And although staying in for a few snow days might be a welcomed break, after a little while cabin fever sets...
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