Sleep: What is Our Role as Physical Therapists?
Sleep. It’s one of the few things every single one of our patient’s have in common. Young. Old. Male. Female. Thin. Overweight. Athlete. Couch-potato. Motivated. … Read More
Hip Mobility: How Tight Hips Can Cause Back Pain
Could tight hips be causing your back pain? How can you tell for sure whether or not your hips are even tight in the first … Read More
Chronic Low Back Pain: Can Physical Therapy Really Help?
Like most injuries, when someone experiences low back pain, it typically resolves with or without medical intervention in a matter of weeks. However, if you’ve … Read More
Virtual Reality in Physical Therapy: Is It Worth It?
When we hear the words ‘Virtual Reality’, most of us imagine enjoying video games or 3D movies, but this technology goes far beyond just gaming. … Read More
Chondromalacia Patella (Runner’s Knee) What is it and How to Treat It?
Chondromalacia patella, often called “runner’s knee” is a condition where the cartilage under the patella breaks down, causing increased knee pain. Whether you’ve personally experienced … Read More
Surviving Physical Therapy School (100% Online)
December 8th, 2019- The day I got into Physical Therapy School. I still remember every detail about where I was and what I was doing … Read More
A Day in the Life of a Physical Therapy Student
Have you wondered what it’s like to be in Physical Therapy school? What does a typical day looks like for PT students? Is school hard … Read More
6 Hip Strengthening Exercises: Key to a Strong Core
If you’ve ever heard someone talk about ‘strengthening their core,’ you should clarify what muscles they’re referring to. This is especially true when you consider … Read More
Lateral Ankle Sprain: How to Treat at Home
A lateral ankle sprain is a common musculoskeletal injury in which one or more of the ligaments of the lateral (outside) ankle partially or completely … Read More
Occupational Therapy vs Physical Therapy The Difference Between OT and PT
Is there a difference between occupational therapy and physical therapy? In this article, we’ll compare occupational therapy vs physical therapy and highlight the similarities and … Read More