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...
Are you planning on watching some of “America's game” when the temperatures head into the teens and the snow flies? Enjoying those late fall and winter weekends by watching some football is a time-honored tradition in many families. When you're relaxing and having snacks or...
October is Physical Therapy Month! We begin this month's blog series “Physical Therapy Month: Fixing What Ails You” with an introductory article by Body One Physical Therapy's own Dr. Brian Pease...
Getting older can be tough; however, many of the hallmarks of aging which some consider inevitable definitely don't have to be. Take losing strength, mobility, even quality of life and independence - at the root of this all-too-common experience for millions lies a factor that...
Many people have misunderstandings about physical therapy, whether it's how to seek it or how it can benefit you. The fact is that physical therapy and physical therapists can offer solutions to many physical problems from chronic pain, movement issues, balance problems, and injury recovery...
Mike Ploski followed an interesting route to his successful career as a physical therapist: Mike was a certified athletic trainer and med school student who realized that he just didn't enjoy med school – but he loved his work as an athletic trainer. The move...
You were in a minor car accident, just a “fender-bender” and, luckily, everyone walked away – without a scratch. Yet later that day you started feeling sore, likely in your neck, shoulder, or back; maybe the next morning you felt stiff after you slept on...
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...
While for some “spring training” is around the corner, there are young athletes who haven't taken a break since the end of their last season. More kids than ever are staying active in a chosen sport, and filling the time in between with lessons, private...
Although it may be injury or surgery that leads you to physical therapy, whatever the reason you end up in PT the experience itself offers one which can create growth, insight, and overall health improvement. While the physical therapy provider is the expert, you play...
