Free Back Pain and Sciatica Workshop – 2/11/20

One of the most common misconceptions made by patients when they are referred to physical therapy to treat their osteoarthritis, is that “nothing can be done” because the damage to the joint has already occurred and cannot be reversed.  They are convinced that...

In the age of sedentary lifestyles and technological conveniences, our bodies are undergoing a subtle yet significant transformation. We’re witnessing the rise of what experts dub as “Dead Butt Syndrome,” or more formally, glute amnesia. Sounds like a peculiar term,...

If you don’t experience headaches, then I’m sure you have a loved one that does.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that about 15% of people in the U.S. experienced a “severe” headache or migraine within a 3-month period.  Headaches and...

The knee joint is made up of 3 main bones – the femur (thigh bone), tibia (shin bone), and patella (kneecap). When the knee is straight the femur and tibia are stacked over one another, and as the knee bends the femur and tibia hinge open. The kneecap is smooth on the...

Did you know, October is National Physical Therapy month? This month we recognize the importance of physical therapy in healthcare. The profession of Physical Therapy was developed in the early 1900’s to help people recover from polio and soldiers returning from WWI. ...