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
TMJ Physical Therapy: How physical therapy can help with jaw pain
If you’ve been struggling with jaw pain, clicking, or tightness when you chew or yawn, you might be dealing with TMJ dysfunction. Many people are
Manual Therapy vs Massage Therapy: Similarities, differences, how to choose
Manual therapy is a staple modality for physical therapists—one that we offer as part of almost all of our in-clinic treatment plans. However, since massage
How Long Does Lower Back Pain Last? A realistic timeline & when to seek help
While any form of pain is annoying, back pain is particularly frustrating because it is present with us during all of our activities of daily
Physical Therapy for Tension Headaches: How we can help
Tension headaches are one of the most common types of headache that physical therapists treat. These stress-related headaches can greatly affect your quality of life,
Does Physical Therapy Hurt? What to Really Expect in Your Recovery
At our clinic, we’ve helped thousands of people work through injuries, surgeries, and chronic pain, so we understand the hesitation when someone asks if physical
Benefits of a Theracane: Simple tool for big relief
If you’ve ever dealt with persistent muscle knots in your neck, shoulders, or upper back, you know how frustrating they can be. These “trigger points”
