Importance of Post-PT Rehab for Athletes
When injured athletes are kept off the playing field for several games, they are understandably eager to return to the game. Yet after successful completion of the required physical therapy programs, it’s unwise to jump right back into a training regimen. Physical Therapy vs. Training Basic physical rehabilitation helps patients safely return to their ADLs…
Why Athletes Need Sport-Specific Training
Once upon a time, athletic training consisted of basic exercises used for all sports. Whether you played football, ran track or wrestled, coaches would often outline a simple set of weight-lifting exercises that strengthened muscles. However, different sports require different conditioning, as the skills a basketball player needs will vary from those of a tennis…
How to “Age Gracefully” with Manual Therapy
From a young age, we’re brought up to believe that creaking joints and aching muscles are natural as we grow older. When back pain or stiff joints start, many of us accept it as normal because we may be over 50. However, this is not an accurate philosophy to live by. As Physical Therapists, we…
Is Nutrition the Missing Link for Physical Therapy Patients?
We’ve all been there – you have made a resolution to eat healthier but one day, there is cake at the office. Everyone is having a slice and it’s your favorite kind! You tell yourself, “One piece can’t hurt…I’ll run another mile to make up for the extra calories.” You eat the slice of cake…
Common Questions We Hear About PT
In the world of physical therapy, professionals are often asked questions about their line of work. Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions about how physical therapists can help patients improve their bodies. Physical therapists can provide more services than many people realize! In this article, we explore some common questions about PT with Jennifer Fritts, Clinic…