By John Wilbert MS, PT This month marks the 12 year anniversary of the 1st iPhone release date. As our dependence on our phones increases physical therapists and other health care providers fear that the ” tech neck ” diagnoses will also increase. What is “Tech Neck?” The longer a person looks down at a […]
By: Lindsay Butterfield, PT, DPT, CSCS Muscle weakness is one of the most common issues that we see when a patient begins physical therapy. General weakness can be found accompanying both acute and chronic injuries and can also be seen in healthy populations, such as older adults or those with a previous injury. Consequences associated […]
In part 1 of Pregnancy and Physical Therapy I discussed why pregnancy can be so taxing on the musculoskeletal as well as some common orthopedic problems experienced by pregnant women: Low back pain, sacroiliac pain, pubic symphysis pain, foot and ankle pain, rib cage pain, and carpal tunnel syndrome just to name a few! If […]
By: Olayi Oyekanmi, PT, DPT, CSCS As healthcare professionals, we want nothing more than to help you return to your prior level of function. In order to be successful with your physical therapy (PT) program, there are several factors that come into play. The most important factor is your compliance with your prescribed home exercise […]
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