Physical Solutions is pleased to introduce our Falls Prevention Program, providing a highly skilled option for patients who are at risk for falls. The Otago Exercise Program, which was developed, tested, and proven (in four randomized controlled clinical trials) to be effective for preventing falls among adults 65 years of age and older, will be
Anyone who takes up running quickly comes to find that everyone’s feet are very different from one another. Depending on the size and shape of your feet, you could be prone to many different common foot problems, which are often discovered when a person starts running regularly. Physical therapists are beneficial to runners because they
At every orthopedic and physical therapy conference, there’s always a debate about rotator cuff repair surgery and postoperative rotator cuff physical therapy. There have been a number of studies published that have shown failure rates ranging from 25-90% for rotator cuff repair surgeries.
By: Michel Antoine Solounias, MS, L.Ac., LMT. Wondering how acupuncture works? What is the explanation behind how and why acupuncture is effective at dealing with so many ailments? Currently there are several coexisting explanations based on scientific research and traditional theory. The consensus is that acupuncture seems to positively influence health in several ways, acting as
Scientists have found that there’s an unconscious, complex coordination that happens between our foot placement, arm movement, trunk angle, and neck and head motion in every step we take in order for us to stay balanced. The reason for this is that every, single step we take is different from the one we took just
It seems that practically everyone has a smartphone these days, and active smartphone users are essentially tethered to their devices. Using a smartphone all day, every day, actually impacts your posture, and most people don’t even realize it’s happening!
About 80 percent of people experience back pain at least once over the course of their lives. Low back pain is a very common condition, but it’s easy to discover the source of this pain through a number of different tests. A physical examination is usually the preliminary course of action to identify the severity
If you’re looking to improve your strength, specifically in terms of your muscle explosiveness and power, plyometrics, or “jump training,” is the technique for you. Plyometric training was initially designed for Olympic athletes, but it’s been gaining traction amongst a widely varied demographic, from children to adults of many fitness levels.
Adhesive capsulitis is a medical condition that causes stiffness and pain in the shoulder; it is also called “frozen shoulder.” Although there’s no definitive cause for frozen shoulder, it sometimes develops after minor shoulder injuries. Symptoms of frozen shoulder usually last about one to two years. While it seems that time is the only cure
Are You Experiencing Plantar Fasciitis Symptoms? The plantar fascia is a part of the foot that’s made of a band of thick tissue and connects the ball of the foot and the heel. It serves to support the foot’s arch, and is susceptible to injuries that can cause inflammation or tearing. An injury to the