How Do I Know If a Physical Therapy Clinic Is Right for Me?
Choosing a physical therapy clinic can feel overwhelming. Most people start with the obvious questions: Is it close to my home or office? Do they take my insurance? Can I get an appointment quickly?
Your pelvic floor in the times of COVID-19
Living in a quarantined environment due to the COVID pandemic is a challenge for us in all fronts. This can also present a challenge to look after our pelvic health, especially since that in itself within the context of normalcy is already a huge undertaking.
Top 10 Ways to Prepare for the Corporate Challenge
You signed up for the Corporate Challenge…. Now what!?
Top 10 Things to Do
Physical Therapy after Breast Cancer Surgery
Breast Cancer. We all seem to know a friend or family member who’s had it, or have had it ourselves. We also seem to be familiar with the methods associated with treating it…chemotherapy, radiation, medications, diet modification…but what about physical therapy?
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Anterior Hip Pain/Snapping Hip Syndrome in Dancers
Are you a dancer with pain in the front of your hips (anterior hip pain)? Have you been told that you have ‘snapping hip syndrome?’ You are not alone! Anterior hip pain and snapping hip syndrome are very common in dancers.
Juvenile Arthritis
Let’s talk about Juvenile Arthritis Awareness. That’s right, juvenile! When most people hear about arthritis, they probably don’t first think of kids but did you know that approximately 300,000 children in the US have some type of arthritis?
Cerebal Palsy (CP) Awareness
CP is caused by an injury to the brain (by infection, stroke, trauma, or loss of oxygen) that occurs before, during, or up to two years after birth. No further damage happens after the initial injury but activities such as walking, standing, reaching, sitting, crawling affected by CP can become more difficult as the child grows.
Yoga and Osteoporosis
Current treatments for osteoporosis include pharmaceuticals, nutritional intervention and physical therapy. But what about YOGA?? Yoga as an intervention has excellent accessibility. There is minimal to no cost related and minimal training required. The ‘side effects’ of yoga include improved ROM, improved strength, improved gait, improved posture/balance and decreased anxiety.
How Can Pediatric Physical Therapy Help Children with Core Strength?
Here are some effective and fun activities you can do with your 2-5 year old child to strengthen the core. The core muscles are located in the front, back, and side of the trunk, as well as the muscles in the buttock region.
