Five ways aquatic therapy can be beneficial for you

Swimming. Playing volleyball. Surfing. There are many activities that take place in water that are beneficial for you. However, you might not know that water-based physical therapy can also offer many benefits.  Aquatic therapy is the formal name for water-based therapy. It involves you working with a physical therapist in a heated pool. One of […]

Why you should turn to a sports therapist for shoulder injury treatment

Throwing a ball. Impacts with other players. Landing on the ground shoulder-first. These are just a few of the ways you could develop a shoulder injury while playing sports.  Shoulder injuries are most common in athletes who make repetitive overhead movements. It’s reported that 30% of such athletes experience a shoulder injury during their career. […]

Effective sports therapy for knee injuries can come from a physical therapist

Pain keeping you on the bench? Having difficulty making it through a training session? These are all effects that a sports-related knee injury can have.  A healthy knee joint is a must for most athletes. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most commonly injured. Medical research shows that more than 15% of all high school-level […]

How a physical therapist can help with your ankle sprain treatment

Your ankles are a relatively small part of your body, but they have enormous responsibilities. They support most of your body weight and must remain flexible enough so you can walk, run and jump. When one of the ligaments, muscles, tendons, bones or joints in the ankle gets hurt, you’ll find yourself staying off your […]

Need treatment for an ACL injury? A physical therapist can help!

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the four major ligaments in your knee that help your knee function and keep your two major leg bones connected. The ACL is located in the middle of your knee and is responsible for keeping your knee from twisting in an unnatural direction. If this ligament is […]

People who can benefit from aquatic therapy

For many people, there’s something about being in water that’s calming and restorative. But you might not know that there’s a type of therapy that’s designed to use water to help you.  Aquatic therapy is a type of physical therapy that’s practiced in a heated pool of water. This therapy method is also known as […]

Three reasons why surgery patients need pre-surgical rehab

Most people who are suffering from an injury or chronic pain prefer noninvasive treatments, like medicine or physical therapy. However, in severe cases of injury or pain, you may need surgery. Surgery can be scary because of the risks associated with it and the lengthy recovery times. It doesn’t have to be this way, though. […]

What are some benefits of aquatic therapy?

Arthritis. Fibromyalgia. Shoulder pain. Back pain. These are just a few of the many issues that can benefit from aquatic therapy. Aquatic therapy is a form of physical therapy that takes place in a pool of water. Under the guidance of a certified professional, you perform exercises and motions that can help treat your condition. […]

Three sneaky ways to get in more cardio for cardio haters

Your kids’ after-school activities. Long hours at work. These are just some of the reasons why many people don’t want to spend hours doing cardio every week. Sometimes, it’s not only a time issue but also a matter of simply hating cardio in the first place. If you’re a “cardio hater,” your physical therapist can […]

Shoulder feeling stiff and achy? Physical therapy can help!

Everyone wakes up feeling some pain in their joints or muscles from time to time. But waking up with shoulder stiffness and pain regularly could be a sign of a more serious issue.  Unfortunately, shoulder pain is all too common. In fact, medical studies report that up to 70% of people will experience shoulder pain […]

The benefits of occupational rehab for your work injury

You may think that your work-related injury won’t benefit from physical therapy. But did you know that there is a type of physical therapy you can use to treat work-related injuries? Unfortunately, there are far too many Americans injured at work every year. In 2019, it was reported that about 3 in every 100 U.S. […]

Should I give aquatic therapy a try?

Water is essential to our lives in many ways. We drink it to stay hydrated. We wash our bodies, clothes and dishes in it. We wonder at its beauty and changeable nature. However, many people aren’t aware that water can also help them treat injuries and chronic health issues.  Aquatic therapy, or hydrotherapy, is a […]