How to Safely Return to Your Sport or Fitness Routine After an Injury
Returning to an intensive training regimen after spending weeks or months recovering from an injury can be challenging. On one hand, you can’t wait to get back to the field, court or to lift a set of weights. On the other, there may be some trepidation surrounding not injuring yourself again. You also need to…
How Does Low-Level Laser Therapy Provide Pain Relief?
Acute or chronic pain can disrupt your life by limiting range of motion, affecting movement and increasing fatigue. Every day, it may become more challenging to perform your job, maintain relationships and take care of your home. Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is an innovative, increasingly popular treatment that uses focused light to manage pain without…
Can Physical Therapy Improve Your Sleep?
We all experience the occasional restless night, but when poor sleep becomes routine and you’re waking up exhausted, unfocused or irritable, it’s often a sign of something deeper. Many people turn to sleep aids like melatonin or herbal teas. While those may help temporarily, they don’t address underlying issues like chronic pain, poor posture, muscle…
How Physical Therapy Can Help with Shoulder Impingement
Shoulder impingement is a common cause of shoulder pain, often associated with repetitive movements that irritate or compress the rotator cuff tendons. Although shoulder impingement can develop at any age, people who frequently lift their arms overhead or perform weight-bearing activities may be at greater risk. Over time, these repetitive movements, especially when combined with…
How to Start Running Safely After an Injury
The majority of runners experience at least one injury each year, with many falling into the category of overuse or repetitive strain injuries. Taking time off may seem like the right move, but it’s not always the best one. Extended breaks from running can place added stress on your joints, potentially worsening an injury that…

