Back hurts when you sneeze? Here’s why and what to do about it

Does your back hurt when you sneeze? Wondering why? There are a few different types of sneeze-related back pain. In some cases, you might feel like you pulled a muscle...

How to improve patient satisfaction scores with better physical therapy services

Hospital-based physical therapy helps patients who are dealing with a wide range of issues find improved functioning and increased range of motion at a critical phase of the recovery process....

5 foam roller exercises and stretches for your lower back

Lower back pain can have many causes. It can stem from an injury, surgery complications, or any number of conditions affecting your spine or hips. Wherever your lower back pain...

Sciatica ice packs: Do they work, and where do you put them?

Sciatica is a condition that affects the lower back through the feet where the sciatic nerve runs through the body. When the nerve becomes inflamed or compressed due to another...

Can plantar fasciitis cause knee pain (and what do I do about it)?

Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation of the tissue located at the bottom of the foot. The tissue that becomes inflamed for those with this condition is called the plantar fascia....

Which specific body parts are considered part of your upper extremity?

Upper extremities (UEs) are parts of a unit of the body that function in conjunction with each other. They are broadly categorized into three different parts, each with smaller systems...

how to stop limping when I walk

How to stop limping when I walk: 3 ways PT can help

About 10% or more of people aged 60 or older walk with a noticeable limp. Many factors can alter a person’s walk, including neurological issues, injuries, arthritis and infections. Unfortunately,...

Shin pain after a knee replacement

Shin pain after a knee replacement: Why you might get it and how your PT can help ease it

Research suggests that nearly 800,000 people receive knee replacements in the U.S. every year. It can take, at best, almost six months to recover from this type of surgery, but...

14 reasons that front office employees are critical to outpatient physical therapy clinics’ success

Physical therapists are experts who are specifically trained to help individuals improve and restore mobility. Physical therapists need a team of administrative professionals to work behind the scenes to ensure...