By: Kaitlynn Austin PT, DPT Are you currently recovering from an injury or surgery and looking to optimize your recovery time? It is imperative that you understand that tissue healing takes at least 6-8 weeks. This is not a process you can magically speed up. However, if you...
By: Dr. Punam Hills, PT, DPT, OCS There has been a rising trend in the number of athletic adolescent injuries in recent years. Since 2000, there has been a five to seven-fold increase in the number of injuries in youth sports. A shift has occurred in...
The pandemic (and weeks/months spent in quarantine) have had an interesting result on the fitness industry. As bored people, sick of staying inside, have begun new exercise routines, bicycles are seeing a huge surge in popularity. Although knowing how to ride a bike may be...
by: Dr. Matt Zaudtke Injury to the knee is one of the most common orthopedic problems facing our population. In particular, tears to our ACL (anterior cruciate ligament), one of the primary stabilizers of the knee, tends to be the most feared - yet most common...
By: Dr. Jenny Kern There are many common myths about physical therapy that you may have heard, and we’re here to bust them! In each myth-busting article, you’ll learn the reality behind common misconceptions – and the way physical therapy really works and works to help...
By: Dr. Ryan Tapp, PT, DPT, CSCS Do you ever hear yourself, your family members, or your friends say things like “Oh, it doesn’t hurt too badly yet,” “I’ll just rest and see if it goes away,” or “I’ll just give it a few months, I’ll...
By: Kaitlynn Austin PT, DPT As a recent graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, I have learned many dietary theories, what constitutes a healthy diet, the importance of reading and understanding food labels, and why healthy food and eating habits are important. No matter what your...
It may seem like 2020 has been the longest year in history – and it definitely has been one of the most stressful years in recent memory. The pandemic has colored every area of our lives: family celebrations, graduations, shopping, dining, working, and relaxation. It's...
By: Todd Rech, PT, MPT Golfer’s elbow, or medically known as Medial Epicondylitis, is a condition that results in pain on the inside of the elbow. Typically you'll feel it where the forearm muscles attach to the bony bump on the elbow, and sometimes the pain...
By: Dr. Jenny Kern There are many common myths about physical therapy that you may have heard, and we’re here to bust them! In each myth-busting article, you'll learn the reality behind common misconceptions – and the way physical therapy really works and works to help...
