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 when you let out a big sneeze. In other cases, you might feel soreness or a stinging sensation every time you sneeze. To help you identify […]
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. By receiving inpatient physical therapy, people staying at a hospital can get a jump on the healing process, which can often lead to better outcomes. […]
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 stems from, a foam roller may be able to help. These polyethylene tools can help to loosen your muscles, ease soreness and reduce inflammation in your lower […]
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 […]