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
Are There Any Good Alternatives to Physical Therapy?
Depending on your condition and the facts surrounding your case, there may be a number of options available to you to rehabilitate any muskuloskeletal issues
How Often Should You Do Physical Therapy?
Though we hammer consistency as the real key to progress, the frequency of physical therapy sessions is a factor that can be variable from patient
Why People Avoid Physical Therapy (And Why That’s a Mistake)
At Petersen Physical Therapy, we see firsthand why people avoid physical therapy, and we often hear patients’ stories about and how they wish they had
