October is finally here, bringing with it the first signs of Fall, pumpkin-flavored treats, and most importantly; National Physical Therapy Month. Since its inauguration by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) in 1992, PT Month has been a great opportunity to celebrate all PT professionals as well as recognize the transformative power of physical therapy. …
Happy Physical Therapy Month! No one wants to live in pain. But no one should put their health at risk in an effort to be pain-free. Since 1999, Americans have increasingly been prescribed opioids—painkillers like Vicodin, OxyContin, Opana, methadone, and combination drugs like Percocet. In some situations, dosed appropriately, prescription opioids are an appropriate part …
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Pilates is a mind-body exercise that’s been proven to help build and maintain muscle strength, balance, and overall mental health. The essence of Pilates is proper breathing and control over your body and its muscles. We do this by putting particular emphasis on the back and abdomen. The method focuses on building a strong …
How is your digestive health? What type of health care provider comes to mind when you think of digestive and other gastrointestinal orders? While of course it is still important to work with your primary care doctor and nutritionist, physical therapists are also capable of helping you with various types of digestive issues. We hear …
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Postnatal Back Pain: What really causes it? Let’s dispel the MYTH that what you’ve got is nothing serious: “It’s just your HORMONES…and you’ll be fine soon after the baby is born.” Heard that little line before? It’s more “misinformation” that floats around. But let me shed some light on why, if you swallow this line, …
Most of us have heard the phrase, “Sitting is the new smoking.” The implication, of course, is that sitting too much is actually harmful to your health. What might surprise you, however, is just how detrimental sitting can be. With one in four Americans sitting for eight hours per day or more, there’s never been a better …
Physical therapy can help with most fractures, but it is especially important if you have suffered a fracture of the femur, which runs from the hip to the knee. This incredibly strong bone typically requires significant force or direct trauma to break. A femoral fracture often requires surgery to place the bones back into position. …
The month of October is National Physical Therapy Month, where clinics like PhysioFit and the American Physical Therapy Association take the opportunity to recognize physical therapy professionals around the world and encourage you to learn about the many benefits of physical therapy. There are many people that have seen a physical therapist (PT) for common …
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Pain Myth #1: Rest Will Fix Your Problem This is the first installment of the 5-Part series “Myths You Were Told About Your Pain” Pain Myth #2: “Just Stretch It” Pain Myth #3: “A Cortisone Injection is the Answer To Your Problem” Pain Myth #4: “It’s Because of Your Age” Pain Myth #5: “You Need To …
