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)...
When you're taking advantage of some extra-warm fall weather, you may be more likely to overdo your activity, leading to possible overuse injury. Whether you've had a busy summer season or you've been less active, overuse injury can strike anyone under the right (or wrong)...
As busy as you are every day, it's hard to put yourself first - which is why many of us suffer with health problems and chronic pain, old injury, and new injuries we try to treat at home using ice and internet searches. It's also...
ACL injuries can be both painful and serious; as with so many conditions, preventing an injury is better than having to treat one later. In this video, Body One's Dr. Matt Zaudtke shares some helpful info about the ACL, as well as ways to help...
If you could just stay home and do physical therapy yourself: reduce pain and discomfort, while improving mobility, range-of-motion, movement, and how you feel, why wouldn't you want to just turn to the crystal ball of the internet for answers and get started! The truth...
Are you trying to keep your health on track, no matter what the year 2020 has thrown your way? First off, good job! It's always easier to give up and grab ::insert your favorite snack here:: and watch your favorite show, than it is to...
By: Dr. Eric Oberst Uncertain times have affected us all in many different ways and contexts. Some in big ways such as working from home and being a teacher simultaneously, some in smaller ways that make it harder to appreciate subtle differences in everyday life. While...
Uncertain times have affected us all in many different ways and contexts. Some in big ways such as working from home and being a teacher simultaneously, some in smaller ways that make it harder to appreciate subtle differences in everyday life. While I believe we...
You my not think about seeing a physical therapist until an acute injury demands it; however, there are three factors that you can assess right now, at home, to see if you'd benefit by seeing a physical therapist before injury comes knocking on your door....
When you're struggling with pain and/or injury, it can be tricky to know whether to reach for your ice pack or if you should fire up your heating pad. Each method is a tool in your home-treatment tool box; and knowing when to use which...
