For decades, the conventional wisdom for treating new strains and sprains due to injury was to administer Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation (RICE). In researching this column, I discovered
Physical therapists, and most medical professionals for that matter, often see fluctuations in patients seeking care for certain problems. For example, we might not see a patient with TMJ problems for
Bike Options after a Knee Replacement One of the first things patients are anxious to return to after having a knee replaced is riding their bike. The problem with getting
Finally; Fashionable and Supportive Sandals!One of the biggest challenges PT’s have when treating patients with foot problems is finding summer footwear that can give them support. Orthotics (link to previous
3 Things to Know To Optimize Your Balance By: Mary Sullivan, PTIt seems that we always want to move faster than our bodies will let us. As people age, the
On Nuclear Bombs and Our Tendons This is just a quick post today about a really interesting article I came across on NPR. It is called What Nuclear Bombs Tell
Balance is key to staying upright! by Sandy Willoughby, PT, CSCS, CAPP-O While rushing to put on my yoga pants the other day, I almost fell. I was standing
