One of the foundational techniques of physical therapy is joint mobilization. For centuries, helping people move, position, and stretch their joints after an injury or medical procedure has been shown to improve outcomes in ways a person may not be able to accomplish on their own. What is joint mobilization?
Are sore muscles or stubborn tension holding you back from reaching your full potential? For athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone grappling with chronic tension, IASTM may be able to enhance mobility and improve your quality of life. By manually stimulating areas of tension, soreness, or scar tissue, IASTM helps improve
Our hands are essential to everyday life from tedious computer use to the tender moments we share with our loved ones. But this repetitive use can lead to wear and tear that affects productivity and quality of life. This is where hand therapy comes into play. Designed to restore function
The Graston Technique can be a remarkably helpful treatment whether you’re looking for a solution for pain after an injury or simply searching the internet for solutions to symptoms that don’t seem to go away on their own. Most often utilized for chronic pain relief and release of muscle tension,
As physical therapists, we love to see people find a sport they’re passionate about and give it their all. In the same way, we’re passionate about helping folks stay healthy while they enjoy their activities and pursue new performance goals. We’re proud to offer specialty programs tailored to the many
Understanding and improving the way we walk is important for people of all ages and mobility. A gait assessment is a valuable tool for athletes striving to enhance performance, older folks who want to preserve their mobility, and people experiencing balance issues from a neurological or vestibular condition. By analyzing
In the challenging aftermath of a workplace injury, understanding your road to recovery and return to work is critical. When you’re feeling better and starting to regain strength, the functional capacity evaluation (FCE) is the tool you need to assess and document your readiness for returning to work. What is
If you’re a caregiver for an older loved one, you know how hard it is to balance their need for dignity and independence with the reality of their physical and mental health. With increased age, decreased muscle mass, weaker joints, and reduced perception, falls become more likely, as well as
Living with chronic pain can be an overwhelming experience, making everyday activities feel like daunting tasks. Yet, relief might be closer than you think. Electrical stimulation therapy has emerged as a promising option within a comprehensive physical therapy treatment plan, offering a beacon of hope for those seeking more effective
Whether you’re dealing with muscle spasms or recovering from a sports injury, dry needling could be a helpful addition to your treatment plan with its evidence-based benefits for releasing muscle tension, promoting blood flow, and stimulating the body’s natural healing response. With roots in ancient practices and backed by a
In the world of sports and fitness, understanding how the body moves is crucial in both optimizing performance and preventing injuries. As part of our commitment to enhancing our patients’ health and wellbeing, we’re proud to offer assessments with DorsaVi biomechanical sensors—a convenient and powerful set of tools designed to
As recently as 2015, not all states allowed patients direct access to physical therapists without a referral from a primary care provider, and the convenience with which you might make an appointment today is the result of long-sought change by advocacy groups and physical therapy providers. However, not all patients
