There is a serious opioid crisis here in the United States. As of 2017, opioid addiction and abuse has been declared a health emergency. And for good reason. Four in five new heroin users start by misusing prescription painkillers. One in three long-term opioid users say they are addicted or physically dependent. Now, more than … Read More
Does your pain qualify for physical therapy? Find out by asking yourself these questions. When Did Your Pain Start? If your pain was recently caused by a minor injury or overactivity, you might consider rest and over-the-counter pain medication as your first course of action. Soreness from extensive physical activity is normal and may go … Read More
When the temperature outside drops, our bodies react in very noticeable ways. Our skin gets drier in response to less humidity; our joints become stiff and muscles become achy. There are several reasons for this (changes in air pressure, body temperature, etc.), but the biggest factor is activity. We are less active during the winter … Read More
Exercises You Can Do From the Comfort of Your Home Whether you are currently receiving physical therapy or simply looking to strengthen your body, exercising at home is a great way to prevent future injury and retain your mobility. Here are four exercises you can try at home: Squats (Lower Extremity Exercise) Squats are a … Read More
Try these tips for 30 days for less pain in the knees If you are suffering from pain in your joints, the cause of this pain is likely due to inflammation. By reducing the inflammation in your joints, you will lower your potential for pain. Try these 10 tips every day for the next month. … Read More
Hand therapy is ideal for patients who have conditions affecting the hands and upper extremities. Whether it’s a work-related injury, a condition that has happened over time, chronic pain, or a result of trauma, hand therapy benefits many types of people. When you receive hand therapy treatment at Premier Physical Therapy, you’re taken care of … Read More
The Art and Science of Healing Hands Our hands aren’t very big, but they have a lot of complex components that require care and attention. Hand therapy offers our patients many benefits. Hand Therapists evaluate and treat injuries and conditions associated with our upper extremity (shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand). A Certified Hand Therapist uses … Read More
Aquatic Therapy—What it is and why it works. When you think of aquatic therapy, what image comes to mind? Some people might think of swimming pools and ladies wearing swim caps doing leg lifts in the shallow end. That’s not exactly the same thing. At Premier Physical Therapy, aquatic therapy is a focused, specialized form … Read More