6 Effects of Poor Posture on the Body

Three words we have likely all heard before? “Stand up straight.” Whether we realize it or not, many of us slouch more than we should to maintain a healthy spine. There are several negative effects that poor posture can have on our bodies; luckily, physical therapy can help ease much of this pain and discomfort….

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The McKenzie Method

The McKenzie Method® of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy™ was developed by New Zealand physical therapist Robin McKenzie in the late 1950’s. Featuring mostly self treatment strategies the McKenzie Method minimizes manual therapy procedures in the treatment of back and neck pain and operates with the belief that the best way for a patient to achieve…

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Mulligan Concept Certified

In the world there are currently only 42 accredited teachers of the Mulligan Concept. A relatively new method of treatment that focuses on correcting altered arthrokinematics by mobilizing joints during active movement, the Mulligan Concept was founded by New Zealand physical therapist Brian Mulligan and since 1995, CEO of Integrated Rehabilitation Services, Julie Paolino, has…

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