Recently I have been using a medicine ball to stretch the upper back into extension (backbend).

Information colors how people view their body, movement, and symptoms. However, one of the best things about the internet is also the worst.

Today I saw a new client for an evaluation of their knee pain. One was recently injured and the other has a history of ACL tear.

There is an age associated decline in strength and fitness as we get older. That does not mean senior years have to be so difficult.

As a physical therapist, exercise prescription is one of my go to tools. However, things don't always go to plan so adaptability is key.

Treadmills and iron weights aren't the only ways to get the physical activity we need to keep our bodies healthy.

It can get taken for granted that a person is "getting physical therapy." But that's not really how it works.

Snow and ice in the winter season are cause for caution when walking outside. Leaving the home can be a real hazard.

Vertigo and other associated symptoms can be debilitating. However, one of the most common causes, is also the most easily treated. The key

The notion that two factors or events can be correlated, yet independent, is not a natural one. Our brains crave causality. This is the clas

For those that are experiencing persistent pain, movement and activity can be a constant source of strife. Logically the reaction is to decr

Healthcare is a business. At the end of the day, making a profit is part of the equation when it comes to healthcare delivery. In order to m

One of the biggest problems the physical therapy profession has is that there is poor public awareness about the benefits of physical therap

The good or the bad depends on the situation you are in. In regards to acute musculoskeletal injury, I will point out that inflammation is a

In order to minimize the stress and fear that can coincide with such a situation, I strongly recommend seeing a physical therapist directly.

As a physical therapist in outpatient rehabilitations, my job is to work with people and guide them to find a way to enhance their physical

As physical therapists, I think we can get caught up in finding what's "wrong" with a client or patient. Sometimes we need to

Typically an injury takes us out of the sports and activities we love to do. However, with an open mind and some modification or adaptations

These principles can be applied anywhere in the body, not just the hamstrings. If you're constantly stretching a "tight" area

One common culprit, is performance trunk musculature - or core strength. This is often blamed as the source of back pain. And sometimes, it