Do Tendons Take Longer to Heal Than Muscle?
Whether we’re concerned about connective tissue healing due to an injury recovery or simply for the purpose of getting stronger through regular training / exercise,
Dry Needling vs Acupuncture: When to choose one over the other
Though at this point our patients generally recognize that acupuncture is not the same as dry needling, there can sometimes still be confusion as to
How Does Flexibility Affect Strength?
In the past, we’ve spent time discussing whether strength training reduces flexibility (hint: it generally does not). In this article, we’ll discuss how flexibility affects
Does Emotional Stress Cause Pain in the Body?
We all seem to intuitively understand that pain gets worse with emotional stress. However, can emotional factors like stress actually cause a physical pain response
How to Use Stretching Exercises to Relieve Stress
Aside from their benefits to our mobility and flexibility, one of the most effective ways to calm your body and mind is to engage in
How Exercise Reduces Stress: The science behind feeling better
Stress is a constant in modern life, but one of the most powerful tools to manage it doesn’t come from a prescription bottle or a
How Are Fall Risk Factors Classified: Intrinsic vs extrinsic
At Petersen Physical Therapy, with years of hands-on experience helping patients reduce fall risk in our patients, and we’re frequently going over fall risk classifications
Should You Do Physical Therapy Every Day?
Depending on the exercise, condition, medical history, etc, we will sometimes recommend that folks do physical therapy every day, or not. So, how do you
How Does Dry Needling Actually Work to Calm Stubborn Pain?
As the popularity of dry needling has expanded, so have the pool of practice-wide data that we have to support its efficacy. But what exactly
Do I Need Physical Therapy After a Work Injury?
One of the common services we offer in our clinic is physical therapy for worker’s compensation. As such, we are often dealing with questions around
Difference Between Strength and Stability Across Joints and Muscles
“Strength” and “stability” are core concepts in physical therapy, and ones we reference often with our patients. However, as the terms are sometimes used interchangeably,
What Is a Prehab Workout, and Do You Need One?
We spend a lot of time as physical therapists helping folks return to health after some kind of physical injury … but what about health
