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...
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: 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...
By: Dr. Eric Oberst As summer approaches, it’s increasingly looking like we might see a return to baseball. As youth travel leagues have started at ever-earlier ages, we've seen many athletes shift from multi-sport, multi-season athletes to single-sport athletes. The cost of this approach: it seems...
Back pain is so incredibly common, that it's one of the top reasons for missed work in the country! Lower back specifically is one of the most common of all adult physical complaints. While some people write off their lower back pain as a tough...
By: Dr. Eric Oberst Have you ever wondered what prehab is and how can it help? How about wondering why friends or family were “wasting” valuable time doing physical therapy when they were destined for surgery? While many times physical therapy can help you avoid surgery...
Knee pain can be caused by many things: new injury, old injury, arthritis, or overuse. Knee pain can also make it hard to keep up with your day-to-day activities as well as more ambitious goals. Knee pain – and fear of knee pain – can...
