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...
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...
With a few months left before golf season, many golfers are wondering, “How do I get prepared?”. Having a successful and injury-free golf season begins now. With a few months left in the “off-season,” we recommend focusing on a couple specific areas that will help...
Pelvic pain is a topic that can seem as uncomfortable to talk about as it is to experience, which can leave some women feeling as if they are alone in their experience. In actuality, it is extremely common and affects women of all ages, whether...
You've probably heard the phrase “you'd lose your head if it weren't attached” - well, luckily our heads are attached, with our necks doing the heavy lifting. Yet your neck has a thankless (and full-time) job, and it's no wonder that neck pain is a...
Your hip is a major joint in your body; and it isn't too dramatic to say it's what keeps your leg going! Without your hip working well, you aren't moving well. Hip pain is common and can be caused by your favorite sporting activities (among...
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...
Maybe you've heard of the IT band when a favorite pro athlete has to take some time off, or maybe you haven't heard of it until yours hurts and now you have to learn about it (the hard way). We tell you what your IT...
When many people think of physical therapy, they may picture rehab after surgery or their favorite athlete needing treatment to return to the game. Yet, did you know that physical therapy can help with a whole host of pain, movement, mobility, and other issues that...
I have always enjoyed the Discovery Channel program Mythbusters, where special effects experts Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage consult with specialists in a variety of topics to dispel common myths and urban legends. Will your airbag explode at the expense of your thumbs? Unlikely. How...
