Physical activity can play an important role in your life and reduce the risk of many diseases. There was a study completed by the CDC, and it said, “About 1 in 4 Americans is physically inactive. The CDC defines “inactive” as not taking part in any physical activity outside of work in the past month.” … Read More
Physical Therapists are healthcare professionals that evaluate and treat injuries or conditions that restrict body movements or cause pain. On average, the profession of physical therapy isn’t widely known, but there are common myths that cause people not to seek treatment, even when it may be the best option. We are here to help uncover … Read More
What is Blood Flow Restriction Therapy or BFR? Blood Flow Restriction Therapy is a temporary restriction of blood flow that a pneumatic cuff stops, similar to a blood pressure cuff. This can be used on both arms or legs. It has been found that BFR shows improvements in muscle strength, size, and activation. BFR can … Read More
When to use heat? Heat can be used for stiffness, arthritis, muscle pain, back or neck pain. Heat may be preferred for chronic or long-lasting stiffness and acute muscle soreness. Note: Heat should NOT be used for the first 3-5 days after joint sprains such as with new knee or ankle injuries. Heat is preferred … Read More
1. What are your limitations? Our therapists want to know how your pain has affected how you do things in a typical day. We want to fully understand the problem and how it is impacting your quality of life. At this stage, we are focused on the root cause of the problem so we can … Read More