by Erin Looney, DPT The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) is one of those tricky little joints that is too often overlooked in patients that suffer from low back and hip pain. I see SIJ dysfunction regularly with my patients that complain of back or hip pain. Ok, so what is it? Each person has a left…
Detailsby Stacy Choquette, PTA Like chocolate cake or ice cream, physical activity can become addicting. To many people, jogging or hitting the gym is a daily routine. As we grow and develop our bodies can tolerate a high amount of stress and be pushed to their limits. Maintaining this high level activity becomes more challenging…
DetailsBy 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…
Detailsby David Merson, DPT, ATC The Fall sports and recreation season is upon us, always accompanied by anticipation, excitement, and sometimes anxiety for young athletes and parents alike. Here are some helpful tips for athletes of all ages to ensure a healthy and successful sports season. If you’re an athlete… You may have spent the…
Detailsby Jennifer Mohns, DPT How do I know if my child has scoliosis? Is there physical therapy treatment for children with scoliosis? Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine, creating an “S” or “C” like shape. Each individuals’ spine naturally curves slightly, but scoliosis is a relatively prominent visual pathology. Idiopathic scoliosis in the…
Detailsby 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…
Detailsby 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…
DetailsBy Evie Ullman, DPT Do you have vertigo? First of all, it is important to make the distinction between true vertigo, and simply feeling dizzy and lightheaded. We all feel lightheaded from time to time. Common causes of lightheadedness are medication, a sudden drop in blood pressure, stress or anxiety, and dehydration. Lightheadedness can make…
Detailsde Rebecca Lingerfelt, DPT La fisioterapia (o, la terapia física) es una profesión que puede ayudar a mucha gente. En nuestra clínica, tratamos a las personas con las lesiones de los deportes, del trabajo, y de otros pasatiempos y actividades. Tratamos todas las partes del cuerpo, con la más frecuencia las lesiones de la espalda,…
Detailsby Erin Looney, DPT With the Olympics fast approaching, I thought it might be appropriate to touch upon the topic of taping. Not white, beige or brown tape, but that funky colored (ultra-cool of course) black, blue, and pink tape! Several years back I remember watching beach volleyball where a couple of the players had…
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