by Evie Ullman, DPT Any Physical Therapist will tell you that if they had a dime for every time a patient asked them this question, they’d be rich. First of all, cracking your joints does not cause damage or lead to arthritis down the road. There is no evidence to support this, so feel free…
By Edward Lockwood, DPT Do you have difficulty walking long distances? Do you have difficulty climbing stairs? Do you have difficulty performing activities that used to not be challenging? As we age, we all lose bone mass, muscle mass, and strength. This can make daily activities that used to be easy a consistent daily challenge. It…
by Katherine Hartsell, PTA The patients that come to physical therapy all bring unique experiences of pain with them. Many people step through the door hoping to eradicate pain, naturally assuming that the presence of pain is bad and that the absence of pain is good. However, like most things in body, pain is not…
by Sara Bresnick, PT As physical therapists, we use the bicycle with our clients for a multitude of injuries and diagnoses. We use it as a tool for clients who have been injured through weight bearing/impact sport or exercise. We also use it for deconditioned patients who need to lose weight through exercise, but whose…
By Kelly Barrett, DPT Patients often ask me about nutrition and how to make healthier food choices. Having gone to a nutritionist myself several years ago, I learned how to make better decisions when preparing meals. There are plenty of foods out there that are not only good for you, but taste good too. Some…
By Katherine Hartsell, PTA The longer days and warmer temperatures help many people decompress and recharge. For others though, like those with a history of tension headaches, relaxation can feel inaccessible. The good news is that even if your headaches have historically interfered with your summer, or even if you can’t take time off work…
by Evie Ullman, DPT Platelet Rich Plasma, also known as PRP, is derived from the patient’s own blood and injected into the site of injury. It is used by orthopedists to treat tendonitis, ligament sprains, cartilage injuries and muscle strains. Blood is made up of four main components: red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets…
by Katherine Hartsell, PTA The glittery dust of New Year celebrations has long settled, and for many of us, lofty resolutions have already been buried underneath the winter snow, the business of life, and by the very habits that we were hoping to transform. Two months into 2012, new goals and pursuits, however committed we…