Have an injury or nagging pain that just won’t go away? Unsure of where to go? Come to Physical Solutions and let one of our physical therapists evaluate you and help you determine the best approach to treatment. We can give you pointers about what to do to take care of yourself at home, help
The benefits of post-operative physical therapy are generally well known, but many may not realize how important it is to prepare both mentally and physically for an upcoming surgery with pre-operative rehabilitation. Participating in a structured physical therapy program prior to surgery has been shown to improve your overall recovery, reduce the risk of complications,
In light of our upcoming seminar regarding strengthening for runners, I wanted to discuss one aspect of running mechanics that can aide in the efficiency and effectiveness of our motion: trunk dissociation. In order to dissociate, or separate, our thoracic spine (upper back) motion from our lumbar spine (lower back) motion we must have both
In light of our upcoming golf seminar, I would like to address the importance of adequate mobility in injury prevention. Swinging a golf club demands a great deal of mobility from a multitude of different joints throughout the body. If we lack mobility in one region, we can increase our risk of injury in two
Clinical trials have shown that acupuncture performed shortly after surgery can reduce pain and inflammation and prevent the need for more risky options such as addictive pain medications. When combined with physical therapy after surgery, acupuncture can help to speed up your rehabilitation and return you to normal function. It does this by having an
Most of us by now have heard of a therapeutic modality called “cupping”. It was recently made popular again due to its use by some of the 2016 Olympic athletes. Cupping is a traditional method used across the globe for the purpose of relieving muscle tension and improving healing. Small suction cups are placed over
Over the past month staff from Physical Solutions were invited to present at Hicks Nurseries as part of their spring wellness forums. We had the opportunity to meet with staff from both the customer service and landscape departments to discuss the best strategies to avoid injury and stay hydrated at work. We also reviewed a
In light of our upcoming core training seminar, I would like to take this opportunity to review a few ways to maximize your core training and avoid possible injury. Below I have highlighted a few possible issues that you may run into when beginning or progressing your core training program, as well as ways to
This October, the American Physical Therapy Association will carry on raising awareness of physical therapy as a safe and effective alternative to opioids for treatment of chronic pain conditions through their #ChoosePT campaign. Why Physical Therapy for Pain Management? Americans continue to be prescribed and to misuse opioids at alarming rates. Doctor-prescribed opioids are appropriate
Patellar tendinitis is an injury to the tendon connecting your kneecap (patella) to your shinbone. The patellar tendon works with the muscles at the front of your thigh to extend your knee so that you can kick, run and jump. Patellar tendinitis, also known as jumper’s knee or runner’s knee, is most common in athletes