Category: Physical Therapy

What is RICE and does it work? The RICE method has been a long-standing technique to quickly treat pain, inflammation and swelling after an acute (sudden) soft tissue injury like an ankle sprain or strain. However, some research is showing that this method could be outdated. Inflammation resulting from a sprain or strain is actually […]

Is “No-Pain, No-Gain” accurate? Pain is a normal human experience and essential for survival. It can alert us to harmful changes in the body or help us learn to avoid something harmful, like touching a hot stove. In this way, pain keeps us safe. Pain can be described as acute (short-lived) or chronic (present for […]

Physical Therapy: Have It Your Way What’s the biggest hurdle to reducing chronic pain? In many cases, it’s just getting to a clinic for physical therapy. “Juggling the time it takes to get to in-person PT appointments around work or family obligations can pose significant barriers,” says Meredith Mayes, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Vice […]

Sciatica can literally be a pain in the @$$ According to the Cleveland Clinic, about 40% of people in the U.S. experience some form of sciatica during their lifetime. Here is some information on Sciatica and what you can do to address pain or prevent future injury: Definition: Sciatica refers to pain, weakness, numbness or […]

Osteoarthritis: What is it and how can Physical Therapy help? Did you know there are more than 100 types of arthritis? The 2 most cited include osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), with osteoarthritis being the most common form. OA is so common, that people will even nickname their condition – Arthur Itis, anyone? If […]

Running Through The Cold Although January is behind us, February and March can still be cold, dark and snowy months, especially for those living in the Northeast. Fret not! Spring is right around the corner (even the groundhog said so). That doesn’t mean you have to wait to start running outside! Getting started with winter […]

Safety With Shoveling Snow Shoveling snow is a tough, no-joke workout, that engages ALL of the muscles throughout the body. Shoveling snow comes with obvious risks including slippery surfaces, muscle & ligament strain/sprain, and even cardiovascular implications. Physical therapy isn’t just for rehabilitating injuries – it’s also for general fitness, education, injury prevention and correcting […]

Is Virtual Physical Therapy just as good as Traditional Physical Therapy? The answer may shock you Imagine a world where you can harness the power of modern technology to access top-tier physical therapy services from the comfort of your own space. Welcome to the realm of Virtual Physical Therapy – a groundbreaking approach that transcends […]