It’s reported that approximately 80% of the population has back pain at some point in their life. There are different types of back pain, but today we will be discussing acute back pain versus chronic back pain. Acute back pain is described as pain that comes on suddenly and lasts days to weeks. With this … 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
Halloween season can be fun and ghostly, but nothing is scarier than a hand injury, says Donna Hart Goodson, OTR/L, CHT. “Every year, I expect to see at least one hand injury that could have been prevented if extra safety measures had been taken when carving a pumpkin,” says Donna. Most injuries I’ve seen are … Read More
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