Posture-Improving Exercises for Physical Therapy Patients
Patients of all ages looking to improve their posture may benefit from exercise. In extreme cases, where the spine is severely curved, there traditionally were few options for effective treatment….
Can You Walk With a Torn ACL?
In short, the answer is yes‚you can walk with a torn ACL. But there are caveats. First, a story. I remember straining my medial collateral ligament (MCL) during college football…
3 Tips for Better Sleep After Meniscus Surgery
Leaving the comfort and attention you get in the hospital after arthroscopic surgery can create a bit of separation anxiety. What now? you ask as you stand up on your…
How Long Does It Take To Recover From Meniscus Surgery?
For such a small part of the body, the c-shaped piece of cartilage between the tibia and femur bones play a large role. This piece of cartilage, known as the…
5 Workouts for People With Fall Risk
Fall risk is inherent to certain activities no matter who you are. Yet, some conditions increase fall risk during certain types of movement and exercise. One in four Americans aged…
Why Your Body Needs Rest Days
There is a hero in us all that loves to “just push through.” Push through the pain. Push through the fatigue, soreness, and hunger. While there is nothing wrong with…
5 Tips for Reducing Joint Pain During Exercise
For most people living an active lifestyle, there comes a time when the joints start talking. It could be the knees, hips, and ankles; or it might be your elbows,…
5 Strategies for Better Patient Advocacy
None of us make it through our lifetime without requiring medical care. Even if you were the unicorn that lived a full life without an injury, illness, or sore tooth,…
New Study Shows Exercise Improves Heart Health in Cancer Patients
Despite the immense challenges that cancer represents to both patients and medical professionals, it’s comforting to know that cancer research continues to make great strides. Naturally, our ears perked up…
The Evolution of AlterG Technology and What it Means to You
Since our humble beginnings in 2005, AlterG® has come a long way. So too has the evolution of physical therapy, often progressing at a dizzying pace. In keeping with our…