3 Minutes a Day: Core Strength Micro-Workout
Back pain? Busy schedule? Sit a lot? We totally understand. Here is a no-frills way to develop core strength in three minutes a day (literally).
Ergonomics 101: Choosing the Right Ergonomics Work Chair (2021 Update)
Our Top Ergonomics Work Chair Picks The following is an early 2021 update to a 2018 post on petersenpt.com. We thought in light of the
Knee Prehab and Hip Pain Prehabilitation – If You Can’t Have an Elective Surgery
The following is a video Jeff and Kendra recorded to discuss the course of action one could take if they are waiting on an elective
IT Band Syndrome Relief at Home
With the hotter months approaching, a lot of people are getting out and being active again. This is great – we highly encourage physical activity!
McGill Big 3: Chronic Back Pain Relief in a Few Minutes a Day
The following article will feature information from a number of sources, including but not limited to world renowned back pain researcher Dr. Stuart McGill. It
Top 11 60uP Balance Board Exercises
The following is the a video Jeff Petersen and Kendra filmed showing the most effective 60uP exercises. As always, if you would prefer to read
60uP Balance Board Exercise Equipment Review for Older Adults
As a follow up to our recent post on fall risk factors and how to mitigate fall risk, Jeff also did a review of the
How to Determine Your Fall Risk and Mitigate Your Risk of Falls
Jeff Petersen took some time this week to discuss how to reduce fall risk in older individuals. In the video, he discusses risk factors such
How Much Exercise Do I Need? Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans
Exercise can be a bewildering topic, and it draws different images into our minds depending on our backgrounds, what we’ve heard, and what our doctors,
How to Get Rid of Golfer’s Elbow and Tennis Elbow Fast!
This post is intended to be a follow up to our post last month about the difference between Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow. If you
How Physical Therapy Can Help Solve the Opioid Epidemic
We don’t even need to mention the severity of the opioid epidemic these days, but just to point out some of the numbers, according to
Golfer’s Elbow and Tennis Elbow, How to Know the Difference
Are you having forearm pain and you are not sure where it is coming from? There are two common conditions that we see a lot
Fix Your Shoulder Pain Fast! 10 Exercises from Home
Shoulder pain is one of the more common forms of pain that we experience, behind low back pain and neck pain. It is common to
How to Assess What’s Causing Your Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain may can have many causes. These causes can be related to an obvious incident or injury or may spontaneously start. According to the
7 Daily Exercises for a Healthy Back
If you are the average person over 55 years-old, these 7 exercises are a daily must for long term, pain free back health. We’ve all
7 Aquatic Pool Exercises for You This Summer – 5-10 MIN ROUTINE!
Hi, my name is Steve Carling, physical therapist with Petersen Physical Therapy, affiliated with Carling Aquatic & Physical Therapy. I’ve been doing aquatic therapy for