When it comes to understanding your insurance benefits, it can cause you a lot of confusion and be a headache to deal with. Most insurance plans will break down your benefits for you when you sign up, but it can still be confusing. Deductibles, Out-of-Pockets, Co-Insurance, and Copays, are the main words to look at … Read More
Ultrasound or “Ultrasonography” is usually seen by many as a procedure meant for pregnancy; however, it is used for many medical procedures and can be very beneficial when used to treat musculoskeletal issues such as muscle spasms, tissue injury, and pain. In physical therapy, the ultrasound machine works by sending an electrical current through crystals … Read More
The average person spends 227,760 hours of their life asleep. That’s 26 years! With that being said, it is so important to spend that time in a proper sleeping position. Doing so can even help prevent back, neck, and shoulder pain! Whether you sleep on your back, side, stomach, or in a fetal position, here … Read More
What is Trigger Finger or Trigger Thumb? Trigger finger is an inflammatory condition that is most common in the ring finger but can affect any of the fingers. Triggering of a finger occurs because the tendon that helps move the finger up and down becomes inflamed and no longer moves smoothly through the pulley that … Read More
Premier Physical Therapy is privately owned and specializes in orthopedic, spine, hand therapy, and workers’ compensation. We pride ourselves on getting fast results and reducing time out of work. Our physical therapists and certified hand therapist are considered some of the most respected and experienced in the area. After an employee gets injured and submits … Read More