Does Physical Therapy Actually Work?
It’s very common to be in an initial physical therapy evaluation with a patient and get a question regarding the overall effectiveness of physical therapy.
What if Physical Therapy Doesn’t Work?
Physical therapy is a valuable and often highly effective treatment option for a wide range of musculoskeletal and mobility issues. But what if physical therapy
Should You Have Physical Therapy Before an MRI? (or vise versa)
We work with many patients across our five offices, and one topic that comes up fairly often is the topic of MRI’s and physical therapy.
Do You Need a Referral for Physical Therapy? Common Myths
Physical therapy is a valuable healthcare service that can decrease your healthcare costs significantly and aid in the rehabilitation and improvement of various musculoskeletal conditions,
How Long Does It Take to Improve Flexibility?
Over the years, I’ve been asked many, many times about the timeline for improving flexibility. Mostly, these are patients whose pain relief hinges on improving
The Difference Between Mobility vs Flexibility? (Why it matters!)
As physical therapists, we are often discussing flexibility and mobility-related topics with our patients. However, what we sometimes take for granted is that our patients
5 Spinal Stabilization Exercises for a Healthy Back
Spinal stability is an important factor in physical health that many people don’t often think about or know about. Using the spinal stabilization exercises outlined
Kinesio Tape for Lower Back Pain
We have addressed some of the most common causes of low back pain in previous articles. Today, I would like to go over one of
Advanced Upper Body Micro-Workout
We recently received a request from a reader to finish our micro-workouts series – and we had to oblige! What follows is a more advanced
What is Kinesio Tape, and How Does it Work?
I have been a physical therapist for almost 4 decades, and in our practice, we treat many orthopedic and painful conditions. One of my go-to
Resistance Band Face Pull: Secret weapon for shoulder strength and health
It’s well known that face pulls are one of the best exercises for strong and healthy shoulders that look as good as they perform. By
Training for Hiking: How to get in shape for the season!
As the weather cools off here in Arizona, we often start to think about activities we could be doing outside. Over the last few weeks,
