Recent research shows that physical therapy can lower treatment costs for patients by approximately 72%. As such, physical therapy is a crucial part of recovery from health problems ranging from muscle injuries to broken bones. Read on to learn why physical therapy for athletes is crucial. Improve Muscle and Joint Flexibility A skilled physiotherapist will […]
Category: Physical therapy
Myofascial Release Massage Tools and The Treatment of Every Muscle
Sore muscles are hard to deal with, especially when they are part of surgery recovery or other issues. Massage is an important part of physical therapy for muscle injuries, and sometimes there are special tools that can help with the power of massage treatments. What is Myofascial Release Massage? Myofascial release massage is a form […]
Could Physical Therapy Help You Work Through Your Latest Injury?
When you have had an injury or surgery, your doctor may refer you to a physical therapist to expand your range of movement. Many surgeries result in muscles that aren’t strong, and you need to be in physical therapy to strengthen them again. Likewise, many people need physical therapy after a sports injury. The physical […]
Leveraging Physical Therapy to Relieve Pain
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke has indicated 80% of adults will experience lower back pain. Seeking relief from chronic lower back pain remains one of the leading causes for a visit to the doctor. Interestingly, physical therapy can help address the underlying problems that lead to back pain, shoulder pain, and neck […]
When Should I Go to Urgent Care vs the ER?
Have you had those night where you have been woken to a Sinus Pain/Sinusitis Rashes and Bronchitis, or hurt yourself and have a back pain, you?ve been challenged with the choice of where to search for medical treatment. Do you need your chief physician? Had you better dash to the emergency room doctor? God forbid […]
True or False? Top 5 Myths About Urgent Care Clinics
The healthcare industry is going through a period of huge changes. After several decades when it looked like prices would never stop rising, Obamacare came along and caused an entirely new kind of disruption. Now, many people believe the insurance and healthcare industry is a confusing nightmare. They aren’t wrong. So it’s little wonder that […]
When to Pick an Urgent Care Center Over the Emergency Room
It is 4:00 pm on a Saturday. Your daughter fell on the tennis court. She has hurt her ankle. You do not think it is broken but do not want to wait until Monday morning to take her to the doctor, what can you do? Fortunately, you have options other than going to an emergency […]
3 Myths About Physical Therapy You Shouldn’t Believe
If performance issues hamper your enjoyment of local golf fitness activities or other athletic activities, you don’t have to bring a list of sports injuries to us to receive assistance to improve your performance, increase stability, gain strength and learn ways to prevent sports injuries instead of waiting until you need rehabilitation services. Sports and […]