In case you didn't know, April is National Stress Awareness Month – which is interesting since so many of us are usually a little aware that we're stressed out a lot of the time. Since research has established the link between stress and health, it's...
Every spring, tons of kids head into their rigorous athletic spring schedules. From softball to baseball, soccer and beyond, winter's end means a beginning to warm-weather sports for plenty of youth. Yet with the increased focus on specialization, kids are ending up with overuse injuries...
Recently, APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) published news about a small study which showed that patients who saw a physical therapist first for primary assessment (instead of a general physician) did as well, or better, in terms of measurable recovery. Although the study, conducted in...
With March Madness underway, it's the perfect time to learn about the most common injuries sustained by basketball players – from your favorite college players, to the pros, to your very own superstar shooting in the driveway. We tell you what some of the most...
Many people view the physical therapist as the end point in a journey that involves their regular doctor, maybe a specialist, even a surgeon, and referrals. Sure, it can work that way. On the other hand, your physical therapist can also be the starting gate...
The injury bug isn't quite as certain as death and taxes, but it's pretty much guaranteed that at least once in the course of a runner's life, s/he will be sidelined by some kind of ache, pain, or more serious problem. Regardless if a runner...
Part I in our Women's Health Series Did you know that in France women receive physical therapy after childbirth? If you've had children or are a soon-to-be mom, that may surprise you – here, you're typically on your own after a single post-partum visit at six...
Think you're safe from so-called runner's knee because you aren't a runner? Think again! It might as well be called “painful knee” or “chair knee” because plenty of non-runners suffer from this painful, irritating condition. We give you the scoop on this often-vague knee issue...
By Ryan Cotton, PT, DHS, OCS “Sitting disease” is a catchy term, now recognized in the medical community, which describes health risk factors associated with a sedentary lifestyle. According to a 2008 Vanderbilt University study, the average American spends 55% of their waking time in sedentary...
Your mother said it. Your teachers said it. Now your Physical Therapist is saying it…sit up straight, tuck in your chin, and stick out your chest! These words often resonate with us in a negative context; yet improving your posture may be the best and...
