06 Aug What to Expect at Your First PT Visit for TMD
In this video, Dr. Punam Hills explains and demonstrates what you can expect at your first PT visit for TMD. TMD is a common condition, with causes ranging from stress, to poor posture, to trauma. Symptoms include: jaw muscle/joint pain, frequent headaches, noticeable clicking/popping during...
05 Aug What’s the Difference Between TMJ and TMD?
By Dr. Punam Hills PT, DPT, OCS The number one question I get asked by patients with jaw pain is “what’s the difference between TMJ and TMD?” TMJ stand for temporomandibular joint and TMD stands for temporomandibular joint dysfunction. Simply put, TMJ refers to the joint itself...
04 Aug TMD Series: Check Your Symptoms with this Quiz
TMD (often referred to as TMJ) is dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint, and it’s a very common – if irritating – condition. One safe and effective way to treat TMD is through physical therapy. This week, we’re beginning a TMD series: we'll share Physical Therapist...
30 Jul Ready to Break Out Your Bike? 4 Steps for Safe Cycling
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...
28 Jul Can you prevent an ACL tear? Tips to Keep Your Knee Healthy
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...
23 Jul Do You Suffer From Fibromyalgia? How PT Can Help
Fibromyalgia: over 5 million people in the U.S. alone are living with it, and yet many people don't understand what it is, or if it really even exists! Although it may seem mysterious, fibromyalgia is a real disorder. It causes pain; and fibromyalgia definitely isn't...
21 Jul A Body One Series: Myth Busting Part II
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...
14 Jul Why is Healthy Eating Important? Why Nutrition Isn’t One-Size-Fits All, & Simple Changes That Can Have Big Results
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...
09 Jul Stressed? Exhausted? Pandemic-overloaded? The Simple Step You Can Take Today to Feel Better
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...
07 Jul What is Golfer’s Elbow? We Explain What It Is & How We Can Help
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...