3 Reasons Personal Training is the Next Step in Your Recovery
If you are currently recovering from an injury or have already completed your physical therapy, you might be wondering what the next step is. Many patients assume that completing physical therapy means that they are good to jump back into the rigors of their old...
Pelvic Floor Disorders Don’t Have to Last Forever
Maybe you or someone you know has had physical therapy – perhaps for a shoulder injury, or a knee replacement, or even a stroke. If so, when you think of therapy, you probably think of doing repetitions and sets of certain exercises, lifting weights, pulling on...
How to Avoid a Hip or Knee Replacement with Physical Therapy
Wondering what to do about your painful knees or hips? While joint replacement surgery has become an increasingly popular option, nonsurgical options should always be tried first. It is only after such a treatment plan fails should surgery be considered. Because hips...
5 Things to Know About Laser Therapy
More and more therapists are using laser therapy to help reduce pain and inflammation related to many common conditions. Sometimes you’ll hear it called Deep Tissue Laser Therapy and sometimes Cold Laser Therapy, but both terms are just descriptors for one of the...
3 Ways Physical Therapy Can Help Seniors Prevent Falls
One out of every three adults age 65 and older falls each year, causing some seniors to lose their independence or develop more serious medical conditions. If you are a senior, it’s important you take steps to prevent falls and improve your personal safety.Physical...
Dry Needling – What It Is and What It Isn’t
What is Dry Needling? Dry needling is a technique that physical therapists use for the treatment of pain and movement impairments. It involves a very thin needle being pushed through the skin to stimulate a trigger point. The goal is to release tightened muscles that...
How to Solve Back and Neck Pain Through Physical Therapy
Back and neck pain are common complaints among Americans. Sometimes the issue is caused by seemingly minor things: sleeping in an odd position, too many hours sitting in front of the computer, temporary emotional stress, or even wearing unsupportive shoes. Other times...
Lower Back Pain: 5 Characteristics of Individuals Who Avoid Back Surgery
By Dr. Robert Woelkers, PT, DPT, CSCS Have you had lower back pain in the last 30 days? Did you have an x-ray and/or MRIs that showed herniated disc, stenosis, or arthritis? Were you told, “Without surgery, you might not be able to walk again?” Today, I’m sharing with...
Top 3 Causes of Lower Back Pain and Sciatica
By Dr. Robert Woelkers, PT, DPT, CSCS Lower back pain is a condition that effects millions of people worldwide each year. It is the number one cause of people calling off work in the United States. It can manifest overnight or can come on very quickly. Once it...