by Edward Lockwood, DPT Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that effects .5- 1 % of people in North American and Northern European. RA can have associated symptoms such as muscle weakness, fatigue, and can cause joint pain / inflammation. 1 Rheumatoid arthritis has been shown to cause decreased aerobic capacity, increased prevalence of cardiovascular…
By Edward Lockwood, DPT This is not a super human power, but a common phenomenon due to the changes of pressure inside your joints when there are weather changes. Typically, when there is a weather change that will lead to precipitation, there will be a decrease of atmospheric pressure prior to beginning of precipitation. This can…
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 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 Danielle Clarke-Fox, DPT Over the past several years there has been quite a discussion in the medical community regarding glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate supplements. I hear so many patients talking about whether or not to take the supplement and asking me what they should do. So here’s the low down on the supplements and…