Patients with chronic pain conditions have always presented a special challenge in rehabilitation. For instance, many studies of chronic back pain patients show that they simply don't respond to the same rehab methods or even improve to the same level as patients with acute (non-chronic)...
By Alicia Hood, PTA The definition of a Physical Therapist Assistant given by the American Physical Therapy Association is: “Physical Therapist Assistants provide physical therapist services under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. PTAs implement components of patient care, obtain data related to the...
If it’s not broken, don’t fix it. Right? Wrong. When it comes to your body it’s vital to have yearly physicals. Not only do physicals put you and your health care providers in touch about your body but it’s actually been shown that yearly physicals...
You've got to move it, move it, as the song goes! The end of summer and beginning of the fall season presents some obstacles to outdoor activity as school related activities increase, daylight decreases, and morning and evening temperatures begin to fall. Fortunately, in the...
The easiest way to cure a cramp is to prevent your body from getting one in the first place. Cyclists may experience cramping when they jump into a routine that is too hard or too far above their current endurance level. Once the cramp has...
We've all been there: had a hard workout, done a little too much yard work, gone out of our comfort zone in that company softball game...
Q: I don't always remember to do my physical therapy home exercises. What is the most important thing I can do for my recovery (especially if I forget these)? A: You are not alone! One of the most common concerns that patients have is fitting home exercises...
We've all done it: squeezed our feet into some shoes that look better than they feel. Maybe we tell ourselves we just need to "break them in" or we'll "only" wear them to the wedding/dance/party. Either way, we end up with aching calves, sore feet,...
Looking for a new sport to try? Consider tennis: it's a great sport for people of almost any age and physical level. In fact, according to the U.S. Tennis Association, people who play tennis just three hours a week cut their risk of death in half!...
Many women have bladder conditions or muscular changes post-partum; however, just because something is common doesn't make it normal. (It isn't just women: men can have pelvic health concerns, too.) Addressing these issues can be more effective -and faster- than you think. Some stats: 36% of postpartum...
