You’ve heard it before, “exercise is good for you.” It probably started with your PE teacher in grade school and now it’s your doctor reminding you at your annual physical exam. It seems that a new...
Marathon training has picked up and your Achilles tendon has been bothering you on your long runs. Or maybe you played golf this weekend and your back has been sore ever since. Perhaps work has gotten...
A few years ago I hosted a get together with a bunch of friends. At some point in the evening, after everyone had figured out how we were connected, someone remarked, “It’s a good thing you’re a PT....
I sat down earlier this week to write a piece with the title above, but very quickly realized there really aren’t that many reasons. The only reason we are out-of-network with most insurance plans comes...
Let’s face it. Most physical therapists aren’t winning any sales and marketing awards. Most of us have don’t have a business background and typically enter this profession based on a love of health,...
Body image has been a hot topic over the past several years. Recently, many companies have run advertising campaigns to promote healthy body types in reaction to the extremely thin models who...
Many of the patients I treat are extremely active, though few make their living playing sports professionally. They are passionate about their lifestyle and sport of choice, and take their health very...
Why work with a physical therapist for fitness?
PT’s are trained in movement:
We are healthcare professionals trained in optimal patterns of movement, posture, and form and will provide...
…to call your physical therapist. I get it. I’m the one who cleans the apartment BEFORE the housekeeper comes. But waiting to schedule because you’re in too much pain...
It seems that just about everyone has an opinion about running. A few years ago most of the questions I’d get were about the effect of running on joints. Now, the talk is focused on...