If you're faced with surgery of the musculoskeletal system (bones/joints, tendons/ligaments/muscles) you probably know that you'll be scheduled for some physical therapy afterwards, as part of your recovery. Did you know that “prehab” - physical therapy before surgery – is quickly becoming the standard for...
The holiday season can be fun, joyous, and filled with good food, family, and friends. Unfortunately, the pressures of shopping, cooking, attending professional and personal holiday parties, gift giving, and more can leave you with some physical side effects! If you are prone to TMD...
If you've never heard of thoracic outlet syndrome, the term alone can sound ominous; however, if you've heard of a “pinched nerve” you might be more familiar with one of the causes of this condition. Symptoms can range from annoying to disruptive, so seeking treatment...
Although winter is a time to celebrate holidays with family and friends, slow down and relax, and maybe catch up on some good books or movies, it also carries injury risks. Between the cold and weather conditions, you may be at a higher risk for...
For many people, by the time they reach a physical therapist's office, the point for preventing an injury or issue has been passed on the road awhile ago. There were probably some warning signs missed, maybe times when things could have turned around, and then...
Back pain is one of the most common, and can be one of the most frustrating, limiting, and painful, conditions people deal with on a daily basis. In this case, we can offer some tips for preventing back pain – as well as what helps...
As Dr. Brian Pease shared in our November edition of Movement Matters, it's all too easy this time of year to come home, zone out, and shut down – setting us up for health problems. Did you know that if your muscles, bones, and connective...
If you’re like me, this time of year can be bittersweet or downright difficult. The Holidays bring anticipation and joy, but also unrealized expectations and disappointment. The combination of waning sunlight and the onset of cold weather can trigger Seasonal Affective Disorder, which combined with...
If you're feet are feeling good, well – you might not even think about them; however, if you're having pain in your feet (one or both), every single step might be a painful reminder that you need to figure out what's going on. You can...
Physical therapy might be something you've had a brief experience with – maybe after injury, or surgery for example. Many people associate PT with elite athletes returning to their sports after a serious injury. Plenty of people also assume that because they aren't elite athletes,...
