The last day of Physical Therapy month happens to be Halloween, and what's scarier than a bunch of ghosts and ghouls? How about not even being able to enjoy fun holidays because normal movement has become too difficult or painful! The good news is that...
If you have pain in your jaw, clicking or popping in your jaw, facial swelling, or other symptoms, you may be dealing with TMD - temporomandibular joint disorder. Commonly known as TMJ, this is a common, and treatable, condition. Most people first think of their...
Chances are that you likely never thought about physical therapy unless you had an acute injury, were dealing with some chronic movement problem, or had another urgent need that brought you to the PT's door. October is National Physical Therapy Month, and a great time...
Knee pain isn't just for football players you watch every Sunday night, or for your favorite young soccer player. Your knee is a vital joint that doesn't get enough credit for carrying a lot of your body's workload – until something goes wrong. Here are...
There's nothing worse than the fear, pain, and uncertainty after injury. Many people turn to friends, family, and (of course) the all-knowing internet for answers; however, this often brings more questions than answers and causes more anxiety. Unless you're well-versed in anatomical knowledge, are you...
As the popularity of youth-sports continues to grow, more and more student athletes and young players find themselves pigeon-holed into one sport. Gone are the days of playing football or soccer in the fall, basketball in the winter, and track in the spring. Today's youth...
Pain comes in a variety of forms, and as much as you might wish you didn't have it, pain serves an important purpose. If you've suffered an acute injury, pain alerts you. If you're dealing with chronic pain from old injury, accident, or other causes,...
Welcome to #NationalPhysicalTherapyMonth! October puts a spotlight on physical therapy, physical therapists, and the ways that PT can benefit your life. In an article on their site ChoosePT.com, APTA cites the stat that 80% of American adults and adolescents don't get enough physical activity. Basically,...
Ever heard the phrase “that was his Achilles heel”? That phrase has staying power because the Achilles tendon is a really big deal; injury and pain there cause major problems that can really take you out of the game (even if your game is only...
Your shoulder is like a piston in your engine: something you take for granted until it isn't working the way it should! Much like keeping up with car maintenance, it's important to take care of your shoulder so you don't end up with bigger problems. Your...
