Shoveling Injuries & Tips Each year, roughly 11,500 injuries are reported due to shoveling SNOW. As winter is approaching, we will likely see snow and sleet. If you plan to shovel the snow yourself, it’s important to do it properly so you don’t end up in the emergency room! First, you need to ensure you … Read More
Direct access is NEW for Missouri residents. On August 28, 2023, direct access went into effect so patients who want physical therapy can seek treatment without needing a SCRIPT! This means you can go straight to a natural route to healing with physical therapy without any other steps. With direct access, since you aren’t seeing … Read More
Happy National Physical Therapy Month. We will dive into the history of physical therapy and how it began. Modern physical therapy began to evolve in the late 1800s in Europe as “reconstruction aides” helped treat rampant bone disorders. Later, during the Polio outbreak and World War I, wounded troops and children with disabilities needed the … Read More
Are you experiencing back pain? Do you have pain radiating down your leg? Is the pain you’re experiencing making it difficult to walk, stand, bend, or lift? Has standing for an extended period of time or walking long distances become very difficult? Has the pain you’re experiencing prevented you from doing the things you love? … Read More
Most individuals participate in this popular yet simple form of exercise, WALKING. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it’s the most popular method of exercise in the United States. One of the reasons is because almost anyone can do anywhere and anytime! Everyone is different and can tolerate exercises differently, so we encourage you … Read More