As a Physical Therapist, I often work with patient who need a temporary wheelchair ramp after surgery.  In some cases, a more permanent wheelchair ramp is needed, but the overall goal is the same: improved independence. When it comes to selecting among top wheelchair ramps, the three factors my patients consider a top priority include: […]

As a Physical Therapist, I’m often asked questions about choosing the best ergonomic office chair for back pain.    So I came up with a giant list of ergonomic office chair options for back pain.  Here’s a quick list that links to the sections below: Quick Links to Each Section: Best Office Chair for Back […]

If you’ve been injured recently you probably are wondering how much does physical therapy cost. This is especially true if you have a script for physical therapy that says three times a week for six weeks! Your Physical Therapy bill can add up quickly depending on the physical therapy session costs and other factors such […]

Burns are a serious injury that affect a large number of people each year. Knowing how to treat a burn is important for proper healing and to avoid future issues. According to the American Burn Association (ABA), there are approximately 500,000 burn injuries in the United States every year that require medical treatment. There are […]

Knowing muscle innervations is an important skill for medical professionals such as Physical Therapists, Physicians, and Occupational Therapists.   This is a list of muscle innervations grouped by nerves and includes the spinal nerve roots that contribute to the innervation of each muscle. Spinal Nerve Chart Memorization During PT School we were required to memorize every […]