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 underlying condition, it can result in serious pain. It’s a fairly common condition, affecting a large portion of the American population. There is not a cure for […]
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. Plantar fasciitis typically results in sharp pain in the heel, and for most people, symptoms are the worst in the morning. The condition is fairly […]
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 or structures within it. Health and strong upper extremities are extremely important to people’s daily lives. Research indicates that UE strength is necessary to complete everyday activities […]
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, walking with a limp can lead to other complications, like balance issues, joint damage and muscle weakness. Various physical therapy methods can help limit limping […]
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 it could take a full 12 months to get to a state where you can fully return to previous physical capabilities. If you experience complications […]
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 that patients have an awesome experience. Your front desk staff can make or break a patient’s first impression (and next impressions) of your clinic, which […]
3 ways Active Release Technique sessions can benefit you even after leaving the PT clinic
Active Release Techniques (ART) was first created and patented in the 1980s by a Doctor of Chiropractic medicine. It consists of the manual manipulation of soft tissue and targets areas where scar tissue is present. This technique breaks up tissue and promotes blood flow to the region for better healing. Some of the common conditions that […]
8 stretches and exercises for a pinched nerve in your shoulder
A pinched nerve in your shoulder can have many uncomfortable side effects. Not only does it cause pain or discomfort in your neck and shoulders, but it can also cause pain that radiates all the way down to your hands. At the same time, it can cause you to lose strength in your shoulders and […]
M&A or partnership: Which is right for your physical therapy business?
If you’re a physical therapy practice interested in undertaking a partnership, you should know the difference between a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) partnership and a general partnership. Both are forms of partnership in business, but one is more formal than the other. Mergers and acquisitions is the more formal of the two and is considered […]
3 ways to increase patient compliance in your physical therapy business
Every physical therapy clinic has its share of patients who, no matter what you try, always seem to be slacking on their part of the treatment process. This part of being a health care provider is inevitable. Fortunately, barriers of this nature can be remedied by taking a few extra steps to improve patient compliance. […]
What to ask on your physical therapy patient satisfaction surveys
For physical therapy practice owners, as with all business owners, patient satisfaction is one of your business’s most important components. In fact, patient satisfaction is often associated with the quality of the health care provided to patients. One of the several ways a physical therapy practice owner could measure their patient’s satisfaction levels overall is […]
SEO for physiotherapy businesses
Search engine optimization (SEO) is a process that involves a website getting increased clicks or views, called traffic. This increased volume of traffic can ultimately improve the website’s ranking on internet search engines like Google. When a website has a high ranking amount of traffic, it’s more likely to be featured among the first sites […]