Physical Therapy Blog

After treating over 25,000 patients, we’ve learned a lot. Our blog is aimed at sharing our physical therapy expertise to help people like you answer questions, prevent injury, or know when it is time to seek treatment.

What To Do If You’ve Slipped On Ice

Blog

Winter is here, the time where the cold makes you wish you were a hibernating bear that can just sleep in until summer time. Sadly we are human and have bills. Above all, we must embrace and survive the cold shoulder of Mother Nature and the booby traps she tries to...

Ergonomics Definition & Physical Therapy For Posture

Physical Therapy

There's one thing that every child is told at least once, and that's to sit up straight and pay attention. Posture, it seems, is something that we are all taught about from a young age and yet, we all end up slumped over at some point or another in life. As children,...

6 Stretchy Stretches for the Holidays!

Joint, Muscle

On the Sixth day with Premier, my true love gave to me... "6 Stretchy Stretches" for the Holidays! Special guest Winchester the Physical Therapy Elf, here to show you the benefits, hows, and what stretches necessary to target most of the human body helping you achieve...

Direct Access to Physical Therapy in IL: What is It and How it Works

Physical Therapy

Direct Access to Physical Therapy in IL: What is It and How it Works What is direct access to physical therapy? How does it work? Read on to learn all about direct access to physical therapy in IL. For patients dealing with skeletal or muscular issues, there...

Common Car Accident Injuries That Require Physical Therapy

Accident Injuries

Car accidents can turn a day of running errands into having to rebuild how you function for the rest of your life. Many car accident injuries are long-lasting and take treatment along with physical therapy to get over. If you're lucky, the road to feeling better won't...

What Is Vestibular Rehabilitation and Who Needs It?

Physical Therapy, Vestibular Rehabilitation

While vestibular disorders can be the result of many problems, such as head trauma, viruses, and sinus and allergy issues, they are particularly common among older adults. In fact, 35 percent (approximately 69 million) all the U.S. adults over 40 have experienced a...

What are the Common Causes for Groin Injury When Playing Sports?

Sports Injuries

Groin injuries aren't at all uncommon in active people. Whether you're a professional athlete or the parent of an adventurous child, it's important to understand how to spot these injuries and what to do when they occur. Serious complications don't typically accompany...

What Causes Neuropathy?

Neuropathy

If your doctor has started throwing around the word, "neuropathy," chances are, you're worried and unsure of what to do next. But just as there are over 100 different types of neuropathy, there are many different causes of neuropathy. You may not even know that you're...

6 Ways Physical Therapy Helps Back Pain

Physical Therapy

Back pain is something that affects a huge number of Americans. 80% of Americans will experience an episode of lower back pain at some point in their lives. With such a wide variety of Americans suffering, many are looking for solutions to their back pain problems....

10 Ways Physical Therapy Can be Beneficial for Seniors

Physical Therapy

Are you struggling to get around? Well, you're not alone. Many senior citizens struggle with their mobility. So, what can you do? Don't fall into the trap of thinking that trouble getting around is just a part of aging. The importance of physical therapy and the role...

What to Expect During Your First Physical Therapy Appointment

Physical Therapy

Are you suffering from chronic lower back pain? Has this resulted in you having to miss a lot of work days? If so, then know that you share the same woes with millions of other people in the United States. In fact, more than 31 million people experience these highly...

Advice from a PT: All About Kinesio Tape

Muscle, Physical Therapy, Shoulder Injuries, Sports Injuries

You know that weird tape you see on people who have sprained ankles or torn muscles? Yeah, that's kinesio tape. It might look useless, but this tape actually is working harder than you think. Curious? You should be. After all, it can really save your back, knee, leg,...