Sometimes we wake up in the morning feeling stiff and achy. We wonder, “Did I sleep on my neck wrong? Do I need to replace my mattress?” Actually what you need is physical therapy. It’s only normal that from time to time we feel a little off upon getting our day started! However, if you
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Physical Therapy Is Important – Both Before and After Surgery
Did You Know You Can Benefit From PT Not Only After Surgery – But Before? It’s a wise idea to work with a physical therapist for physical therapy both before and after surgery. Working with a physical therapist prior to your operation — sometimes referred to as “prehab” – can help you to prepare emotionally
9 Ways Stretching Can Improve Your Health and Wellness
Is stretching part of your daily life? If not, it should be. Stretching is a great way to start your day and it comes with a wide range of benefits. Don’t know where to start? Don’t fret! Our licensed physical therapists can help you create a stretching plan that will work best for you. To
Relieve Hip and Knee Pain For Good with Physical Therapy!
Both the hips and knees are areas in the body where several muscles, tendons, and joints are joined together to help you achieve complex movement. If there is damage and subsequent pain in these areas, it can be difficult to perform daily activities. There are several specific ways that physical therapy can help relieve hip
The Great Heat versus Ice Debate
Dec1st 2018by Karen McDonald, PT, MDT Heat and ice are used frequently to relieve pain for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. Heat produces many desirable benefits including an increase in local blood flow, an analgesic effect on pain nerve endings, and a relaxation of muscles around a given joint. Heating pads, hot showers, and warm tubs/whirlpools
Exercise Helps Breast Cancer Patients
Dec1st 2018by Karen McDonald, PT, MDT Not counting some types of skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the U.S., regardless of race or ethnicity. According to the Center of Disease Control, 210,203 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008. The good news is that improvements in detection are helping
Rotator Cuff 101
Nov25th 2018The shoulder is a complex joint with many working parts. The rotator cuff is one of the most important for proper shoulder function. Perhaps you’ve heard mention in the media of a professional athlete suffering an injury involving the cuff. Or maybe you or a family member has been unlucky enough to have found yourself
Osteoporosis and Osteopenia Program
Nov25th 2018Osteoporosis Osteoporosis literally means “porous bone”. It is a disease that causes bones to weaken and become brittle, which may lead to painful fractures and excessive curvature of the upper back. Osteopenia is a precursor to osteoporosis and indicates that bones are already weakened. Fortunately, osteoporosis is both preventable and treatable. 1 out of every
Snow Shoveling Safety Tips
Oct25th 2018Wow! We have certainly paid the price this winter for the previous few years of low snow fall totals. I figured a review of proper body mechanics when shoveling would be a very relevant topic for this month’s Agility Online e-newsletter. As with most activities involving the spine, remember that it is critical to avoid