8 ways soft tissue mobilization can truly help with your injury recovery

Soft tissue mobilization is one of the essential rehabilitation tools. Physical therapists use it to help you recover from an injury faster. Unfortunately, most people are unfamiliar with what it actually entails. There are several types of soft tissue mobilization techniques and approaches. Each one can make a significant difference in your recovery from an […]

How can physical therapists help with slip, trip and fall prevention?

Physical therapists play an important role in helping with slip, trip and fall prevention. One of those roles is identifying mobility issues. Mobility issues are those that affect gait, balance and coordination. These conditions can make it difficult to navigate stairs, walkways, or uneven surfaces at home or at work. Physical therapists can also help […]

Three ways a physical therapist can help cut how long whiplash lasts

Whiplash isn’t just an injury you developed during a car accident or while playing sports. It’s a problem that can bleed into every single task you do every day. And, this problem can last for quite some time.  Whiplash occurs when the head is whipped violently back and forth. It affects a significant number of […]

What is involved in an annual wellness exam at a physical therapy clinic?

For nearly two years now, health and wellness have been serious concerns for many Americans. It’s not too surprising then that a 2020 survey found that 57% of Americans claimed that they were prioritizing their health and wellness even over financial concerns.  One way to take a first step toward improving your wellness is to […]

Four ways physical therapy can help with workplace injury prevention

There are over 2.9 million workplace injuries each year. If you work a physically intensive job, then your body sustains daily wear and tear that may lead to an injury. If you are worried about getting hurt on the job, physical therapy can help you prevent an injury. Workplace injury prevention can be achieved with […]

Is physical therapy the same thing as physical rehab?

Physical therapy, physical rehab or rehabilitation, and physiotherapy. There are a lot of terms that are thrown around when people talk about treating musculoskeletal injuries or medical conditions, but do they all mean the same thing exactly? In the case of physical therapy and physical rehab, the answer is they aren’t exactly the same.  What […]

Can physical therapy influence how long concussion recovery takes?

A concussion is a kind of traumatic brain injury caused by an impact resulting in the brain colliding with the skull. A concussion can cause bruising and swelling to the brain. However, most concussions are mild and can be resolved in a few weeks. One of the most common causes of concussions is participation in […]

What can a physical therapy clinic in the Bay Area do for you?

There’s a common misconception that physical therapy, or physiotherapy, is as simple as doing a bunch of exercises. While therapeutic exercises are an important tool for physical therapists, there are many other ways that physical therapy in the Bay Area can help people.  What are the goals of physical therapy? The basic goals of physical […]

Three reasons you may be looking for physical therapy in Portland, ME

There are many advantages to living in Portland, Maine, but you might not have thought about one specific benefit that living in this city can offer: easy access to effective physical therapy. Physical therapy is a treatment type that can be used to treat many musculoskeletal disorders. The reason? Physical therapists spend years training to […]

Three ways a physical therapist can help when your first rib is out of place

It’s likely that one of the few rib injuries that you’ve heard of is a broken rib. However, there are plenty of other rib-related issues that can negatively affect your body and daily life.  One excellent example of such an issue is when your first rib is out of place. When this happens, it’s known […]

Can physical therapists prescribe pain meds?

Physical therapists are experts in human movement and musculoskeletal conditions. These conditions can cause different levels of pain. Yet, most physical therapists cannot prescribe pain meds. Have you tried a variety of pain management techniques and think pain meds might be the next step? Consider trying physical therapy first.  Benefits of physical therapy  One reason […]

How to get rid of scar tissue with a physical therapist’s help

Did you know that you can form scar tissue under the skin? Soft tissue injuries, like strained or sprained muscles, are common occurrences. When an injury like this occurs, it often forms scarring around the affected muscle tissue. These injuries usually heal successfully, but scarring can contribute to chronic pain and make your joints stiff. […]