Have you thought about having an annual PT exam? We’re biased, but we think you should. You see your optometrist and dentist regularly because your eyes and teeth are important. You get an annual physical from your family physician. You …
Read PostFor many years there was the thought that “bad posture” may be the reason behind an individual’s back pain. Sitting improperly, lifting heavy objects for work or exercise, or maintaining awkward positions were attributed to be the sinister source of …
Read PostPhysical therapists are highly trained health care professionals. They are experts in the human movement system who are trained to evaluate and treat all kinds of musculoskeletal issues with exercise and other techniques. Everyone moves and everyone can benefit from …
Read PostPhysical therapists are experts in dealing with injuries, but your physical therapist can’t help if they don’t know about your injury! You might be wondering who would keep an injury secret. The answer is – lots of people! The first …
Read PostImproper Lifting Techniques and Back Pain 65 million Americans report a recent episode of back pain and about 16 million adults experience chronic back pain that negatively impacts their daily activities. Back pain is the sixth most costly condition in …
Read PostWhat is Occupational Therapy? Answering the six Q’s-what, why, who, when, where and how-about occupational therapy. WHAT IS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY? Your life is made up of occupations—meaningful everyday activities. These occupations can include many roles, such as being a parent, …
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