Don’t Forget About Recovery!
Summer’s warm weather means running season is here, not just for competitive runners, but also for those just starting a running routine. Running is great for a variety of reasons, but it can take a...
View ArticleNo Prescription Needed for Physical Therapy in Indiana
As of July 1, 2013, patients in Indiana will no longer be required to obtain a prescription for physical therapy. Called direct access, this is big news for the thousands of Indiana patients who are...
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Before Joint Replacement Surgery May Improve Outcome
Do you or someone you know have knee or hip pain so bad that knee and/or hip replacement is the best option? If so, you may want to think about physical therapy sessions before surgery. The benefits...
View ArticlePhysical Therapy Before Joint Replacement Surgery May Improve Outcome
Do you or someone you know have knee or hip pain so bad that knee and/or hip replacement is the best option? If so, you may want to think about physical therapy sessions before surgery. The benefits...
View ArticleArthritis and You
“The rain’s a comin’, my knees are getting achy.” It’s a common saying you may hear if you or someone you know is suffering from arthritis. It can be a painful and debilitating condition that can...
View ArticleHow a Physical Therapist Can Help You
Physical Therapists are trained in the evaluation and treatment of diagnoses that impair an individuals function and/or cause pain. A physical therapist may help patients recover from a surgery faster,...
View ArticleWhat is a Physical Therapist?
What does a physical therapist do? The physical therapy profession has grown through the years and knowledge in the field has evolved to focuses on movement and functional specialists. Physical...
View ArticleBack Pain III: Treatment
Whether suffering acute (less than three weeks in duration) or chronic (greater than three months) lower back pain, the best chance of getting an accurate diagnosis is from an orthopedic physician or a...
View ArticleBack Pain II: Symptoms and Diagnosis
Most individuals have experienced lower back pain at some point in their life. A somewhat smaller group of individuals know that lower back pain does not mean “pain in the lower back.” Conditions of...
View ArticleBack Pain I: Protection and Prevention
If you suffer from lower back pain, you are not alone. As someone who has suffered three episodes of intense lower back pain within the past ten years, I am among the millions of people who suffer from...
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