by Matt Weissbach, PT, DPT | Aug 29, 2017 | Active For Life, Exercise, Knee, Pain Management, Physical Therapy, Running
WILL PHYSICAL THERAPY HELP YOUR KNEE PAIN? If you are unsure if you will benefit from physical therapy for you knee you can follow these guidelines. If you are experiencing: Pain Stiffness Swelling ...
by Matt Whitaker, PT | Jul 7, 2017 | Balance, Exercise, Fall Prevention, Physical Therapy, Vestibular Rehabilitation
In Part One of this series, we discussed what systems our body uses to help us maintain our balance and remain stable. In this post, we’ll review how physical therapy can help address balance challenges and help you be more confident with your movements. Vertigo,...
by Matt Whitaker, PT | Jun 16, 2017 | Balance, Exercise, Fall Prevention, Vestibular Rehabilitation
Remember as a child when being dizzy was fun? You probably recall hopping off a merry-go-round with your friends and trying to walk a straight line or attempting to stand still without falling down. It was all fun and games because you were able to recover quickly...
by buildpt | May 31, 2017 | Disease Prevention, Exercise
While we start what’s been known since 1989 as National Stroke Awareness Month (May), physical therapists are eager to point out that stroke is a medical emergency that’s highly preventable, and that movement and exercise are keys to such prevention. As is true with...
by buildpt | May 12, 2017 | Exercise, Running
’Tis the season for weekend fun runs, charity 5Ks and multi-stage team relays. It’s also the season when physicians and physical therapists treat the highest number of injuries related to running. From plantar fasciitis and IT band friction syndrome to pain in the...
