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
Do Stress Fractures Heal on Their Own?
If you’ve ever had the frustrating experience of dealing with a stress fracture (looking at you, runners!), you know the typical inner debate that goes
Pros and Cons of Home Health Physical Therapy
One excellent option for patients with limited mobility, chronic conditions, or who are recovering from complex injuries is home health physical therapy. Though we’re an
What to Do After Physical Therapy Sessions (Maximize Recovery)
One thing we often mention to our patients to maximize their recovery and their results is that they must be an active participant in the
Runner’s Knee: Causes, symptoms, and how to fix
If you’ve ever felt that familiar ache in your knee after a workout, you’re not alone—many of our patients have struggled with runner’s knee (Patellofemoral
Physical Therapy and Mental Health: A holistic perspective
When most people think of physical therapy, they often envision treatment for injuries, chronic pain, or post-surgical recovery. One of the fortunate side effects of
All About Back Tweaks: Causes, triggers, risk factors, and fixes
Whether it’s from a sudden movement, lifting something heavy, or even sleeping in an awkward position, most of us have experienced a back “tweak” at
Does Physical Therapy Get Worse Before It Gets Better?
If you’re early in your physical rehabilitation journey, you may have been told by a physical therapist or friend that physical therapy will get worse
6 Common Physical Therapy Side Effects
Upon your initial evaluation in physical therapy (or after your first couple of appointments), patients often report experiencing similar phenomena. The good news is that
