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How to Treat Forward Head Posture and Associated Side Effects(Post)
We see poor posture all the time, especially in physical therapy. Gravity, staring at our computer screens, and driving are just a few of the things pulling our heads into a forward posture. Forward
Why #ChoosePT is Important in the Fight Against the Opioid Epidemic(Post)Each day 44 Americans die of an overdose from prescription drugs. Opioids are a large part of the prescription drug epidemic that is a huge public health issue. To do their part in raising awarenes
How to Effectively Treat Injuries and Conditions of the Lower Body(Post)Treating patients with an injury to a lower extremity needs a blend of specific modalities and strength/stabilization techniques or exercises that can look to address any pain or swelling while at
Everything you need to know about Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training(Post)The pioneer of BFR training is Dr. Yoshiaki Sato of Japan, who at a young age observed that his calves, after kneeling for an extended period of time, were painful and had the characteristic “muscle
What is Short Wave Diathermy? (Post)Ultrasound therapy machines are a popular modality that uses sound waves to reduce pain and swelling of soft-tissue injuries. This modality is used by practitioners like physical therapists and chi
How To Treat Upper Extremity Injuries Effectively(Post)Hand and upper extremity care is a subspecialty in physical therapy and refers specifically to treating areas of the hands, wrists, elbows, fingers and arms. Patients can experience pain and loss o
Choosing Heat vs. Cold Therapy in Rehabilitation(Post)Most patients, when given a choice, would always choose some sort of heat therapy over cold therapy mostly due to preference or comfortability. Both can be good choices for pain management, but using
Hack Your Health: Concierge Physical Therapy and Beyond(Post)It’s no secret, our healthcare system is in crisis and changing even as I type this. With the passing of the Affordable Healthcare Act came the rise of concierge medicine. Concierge medicine, also kno
How Physical Therapy Can Help Workplace Injuries(Post)Appropriate Physical Therapy Modalities for Evaluation & Treatment of Workplace InjuriesMillions of Americans suffer from non-fatal workplace injuries each year. Unfortunately, 3.3 Americans will suff
Waveforms Used In Electrical Stimulation Therapy(Post)Electrical Stimulation Therapy and It's Applications Electrical stimulation therapy (E-stim) is a popular therapeutic modality used by physical therapists, chiropractors, occupational therapists,
Non-Invasive Treatment for Disc Herniation(Post)When a patient experiences a disc herniation it can create chronic pain, loss of ability to perform daily tasks, and emotional distress. Patients with disc herniation often come to physical therapy wo
Treating Recurrent Injuries with Physical Therapy(Post)Once a patient sustains an injury, there is always a risk for recurrence. It doesn’t matter the type of injury, it can be caused by an accident, work or sports-related activity. In addition to the pos
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