DIY Physical Therapy: Pros, Cons, and Guidelines
With the proliferation of information available over the internet in both written and video format, one of the things we’ve increasingly seen in our field
When to See a Physical Therapist for Postural Issues
Are you constantly battling a sore back or stiff neck? Does slumping over a desk or phone seem a standard part of your day? You’re
Do You Need Preventative Physical Therapy?
Though we love working with our patients and seeing them get better, we find that we often don’t meet our patients until after they’ve had
How Long Does It Take To Build Tendon and Ligament Strength From Injury?
When it comes to building back up ligament strength after an injury, or building tendon strength for increased injury resilience, there’s a definite process to
Effectiveness of Physical Therapy vs. Pain Medications
When it comes to managing chronic pain or dealing with residual pain from an injury or surgery, our patients often find themselves with multiple options
Physical Therapy vs Surgery: Which to choose?
When we meet our patients, they’re often fed up with their condition. Totally understandable: dealing with chronic pain is not fun, and it’s normal to
How Long Will Workers’ Comp Pay for Physical Therapy?
Throughout our lives, it’s common at some point to have a workplace injury that requires the use of workers’ comp insurance, a safety net designed
Is Sitting the New Smoking?
In recent years, the phrase “sitting is the new smoking” has gained popularity, suggesting that the health risks associated with prolonged sitting are comparable to
Benefits of Foam Rolling: Pros and cons
Here at Petersen Physical Therapy, we’re pretty big fans of the foam roller, because it provides our patients with a low-cost way to maintain and
Good Sleep and Physical Therapy: Why sleep matters!
One of the recommendations we often make to our patients is that they pursue a good sleep schedule along with their physical therapy. The physical
Out-of-Network Physical Therapy: Pros and Cons
Though our practice has contracts with almost every major insurance company, there are still sometimes situations where out-of-network physical therapy billing makes the most sense.
Chiropractor vs Physical Therapy: Which to choose, pros and cons of each
Though most of our patients intuitively understand that physical therapists and chiropractors are not the same thing, we find that patients still sometimes wonder which