You might have heard of - or even tried - assisted stretching. But what is it, why is it growing in popularity, and how does physical therapy fit in? Assisted stretching is nothing new, but it's having its moment right now. Stretch centers have popped up...
By Dr. Tara Gilreath We've all been told our entire lives that we should stretch to help our muscles become more flexible. Actually, for about 20% of the population, that isn't totally true! For these individuals, stretching may not be the solution to improving aches and...
By: Dr. Jessica Hull As the new year moves on and we reset our goals and expectations for the year, we often tend to go overboard on our newfound dreams - pushing a little too hard, going a little too far, all a little too fast....
By: Dr. Nina Baker Physical fitness has always been important to me and staying active helps me feel my best, both physically and mentally. Throughout my pregnancy, I attempted to continue incorporating exercise and movement into my routine. It wasn't as easy as I expected and...
By: Dr. Ian Carroll There are a lot of different certifications Physical Therapists can earn - and a lot of different abbreviations that go with it! We get that it's hard to know what they mean, and even more important, what they mean to you as...
By: Dr. Jessica Hull Sleep is an incredibly important function of our body – and that’s probably why we spend about a third of our life doing it! Sleep is important not only to keep us from being cranky all day but is also a crucial...
By: Dr. Tara Gilreath As a Physical Therapist who specializes in treating runners, I typically see several common running form mistakes that can contribute to pain and problems. Running – like squatting and deadlifting – requires good form and is a skill you can train and...
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Do you ever decide you're going to just "wait it out" or "give it a little longer" when it comes to pain or injury? When we're injured, there's a timeline: Acute - from point of injury to days 3-5 Subacute - from 1-3 weeks Chronic - 3 weeks...
Did you know that your shoulder is one of the more complicated joints in your body? It's a ball-and-socket joint, like your hip. Yet the shoulder isn't as stable as the hip joint. Due to location and structure, the hip is more stable and the...
