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
Physical Therapy vs Occupational Therapy: What’s the difference?
In our practice, we employ both physical therapists and occupational therapists, and patients often wonder if there’s a significant difference between physical therapists vs occupational
The Benefits of Pelvic Floor Therapy During Pregnancy and Birth
Pregnancy and childbirth is a miraculous journey that brings about a multitude of changes in a woman’s body, both physically and emotionally. While it’s an
Should You Take Physical Therapy Rest Days?
When discussing a patient’s physical therapy plan, it’s common to become focused on the exercises, stretches, and routines associated with the plan. However, what’s equally
7 Benefits of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
When it comes to overall well-being, certain aspects of our health often go unnoticed and unattended. One such aspect is the benefits of therapy for