The following are excerpts from a recently published article in PT Products magazine (Oct/Nov 2020) and reflect upon the importance of physical
Rotator Cuff Tears: Treatment Progressions & Timeline of Care
The diagnosis of a rotator cuff tear is not the end all with respect to a trip to a surgical suite. In fact, the majority of 65 year olds have
New Clues into How Exercise Bolsters the Brain
Recent research indicates that exercise is correlated with an increase in cognitive function. This is thought to be due to the presence of the GPLD1
5 Shoulder Injuries That Can Improve Or Resolve With Physical Therapy
We use our arms regularly throughout the day, so an injury to your shoulder can cause pain with even the most modest of movements. You’ll also find it
Physical Therapy Spine Education: Facet Osteoarthritis, Spondylosis, Stenosis & Spondylolisthesis
What Causes These Conditions? The gradual process of bony wear and tear at the joints in the spine. Our bodies, at times, indiscriminately lay down
Why Does My Spine Hurt When I’m Vacuuming?
Whenever a task is being performed with two feet on the ground, the torque that is created by forward bending and twisting with ie vacuuming is
Why Does my Back Hurt in the Morning?
If I punch you: IT HURTS If I pour gas on a cut: IT HURTS The first scenario is well understood, pain of a common mechanical origin. The second
4 Tips For Preventing Shoulder Stiffness
Shoulder stiffness is one of the more common problems for certain athletes and manual laborers, and considering how frequently we use our shoulders
A Simple Exercise to Prevent Water Skiing Injuries
Our front desk hears this story much too often Monday mornings in mid-July: “I hadn’t been water skiiing in years and it was the perfect day, I had to