Overuse injuries make up a large segment of the 4.6 million nonfatal workplace injuries annually according to the National Safety Council. This article is a look at how technology may be causing overuse injuries from technology use and gives you a Physical Therapist’s take on how to manage these issues. Technology is great! Can you […]

The Schwinn Airdyne bike is one of the most well known pieces of exercise equipment in the world.  As a physical therapist, I’ve used and reviewed too many exercise bikes to count. In this article, I’ll share my thoughts on why the Schwinn Airdyne is considered the gold standard for fitness athletes and physical therapy […]

“Sit up straight.” How those words resonate with childhood. Little did we know then how that simple phrase would impact the rest of our lives. That “sitting up straight” could define our pain well into our adult lives. Our posture defines our daily activities without recognition. It influences such simple tasks that we perform. For […]

Today we’re going to look at the top 6 exercises you can expect to perform following a knee replacement. These knee replacement exercises apply to both total knee replacements and partial knee replacements. As a physical therapist, I’ve worked with patients within the hospital on day ONE of their surgery and have progressed patients in […]

If you’re researching medical alert systems with no monthly fees, you’re probably trying to be mindful of overall costs.  While it is true that no monthly fee medical alert systems exist, there are pros and cons to consider. Below are some of the highest rated medical alert systems no monthly fee options to consider.  Regardless […]