
Physical Therapy for Weight Loss: Questions answered
One specialized service that comes up with our patients is physical therapy for weight loss. Since physical therapy isn’t typically thought of as an option

What A Physical Therapy Evaluation Consist Of: Common questions answered
Once you’ve first committed to try physical therapy, the next step is to have an initial evaluation. This appointment tends to take a little bit

Is Physical Therapy Better Than Opioids?
In the past, we’ve written entire articles on physical therapy vs pain medications, and what we’ve got to say about opioids vs physical therapy isn’t

Next Steps After Finishing Physical Therapy
Your physical therapy treatment will last for a finite amount of time, and it’s important to remember that the goal of physical therapy is to

Do’s and Don’ts: When to stop physical therapy
One conversation we have semi-frequently with patients is regarding when to stop physical therapy. Whether you’ve had a change in insurance coverage, your benefits have

Stretching vs Foam Rolling: Which is best?
We recently published an article on foam rolling and massage guns, but another common question we hear from patients is on the topic of foam

Home Exercise Programs: Importance of the HEP in Physical Therapy
One thing we mention to every patient, regardless of their diagnosis, is the importance of completing a home exercise program for physical therapy success to

Does Running Make You Less Flexible?
A few weeks back, we discussed whether or not one should be concerned about flexibility loss from lifting weights or strength training. However, there’s another

The Importance of Fall Risk Assessment: Should you get one?
We’ve written elsewhere on our site about fall risk factors and risk mitigation, but we wanted to address another element of the topic that often

How to Improve Knee Flexibility: A Step-by-step guide
Knee flexibility is one of those things most of us take for granted until it’s taken away from us, whether by injury, age, or adaptive

Foam Roller Vs Massage Gun: Which to choose, and why
As physical therapists, we’re frequently asked about the best tools for self-care. In the past we’ve discussed the benefits of foam rolling, as well as

Does Strength Training Reduce Flexibility?
As physical therapists, we’re often recommending that patients achieve a particular level of mobility and flexibility as part of their journey towards performing their daily