Category: Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy ·

Is LSVT BIG Worth It?

The LSVT BIG program is a well researched, well implemented treatment approach for lifelong change in movement for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. It is a…

Health ·

Three Reasons Why Less is More

When starting a new exercise program, it’s easy to set lofty goals. Here are three reasons why starting small is important. Reason #1- Small amounts…

Health ·

How to Use Heart Rate Training

Heart rate training is not just for elite athletes, it can guide you to know how hard your heart is working while you exercise. Watch…

Health ·

How Much Exercise Should I be Getting?

Watch the video for a quick overview of the exercise recommendations from the American Heart Association. The American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes of moderate…

Health ·

What is the Difference Between a Stretching & Mobility Exercise?

Watch the video to learn the difference between a stretching exercise and a mobility exercise and to hear a helpful illustration. Difference #1 – The…

Health ·

What is the Different Between a Stretching & Strengthening Exercise?

Watch the video to learn the difference between a stretching and a strengthening exercise and why your therapist may prescribe each. Difference #1 – The…

Industrial Medicine ·

Why Work Conditioning?

As an athletic trainer, part of my responsibility is to ensure my patients, athletes, and employees are able to return to the functions that mean…

Physical Therapy ·

Aqua Therapy – How it Works

Who doesn’t like to spend a day at the pool? I’m lucky that I get to do this as a job! I work providing aqua…

Injuries ·

What is Cupping?

Cupping is one of the oldest forms of Chinese medicine for releasing toxins from body tissues and organs. Mainly in modern western physical therapy treatment,…

Injuries ·

The Dream Team – Athletic Trainers & PTs Working Together

As an athletic trainer who works for a physical therapy clinic, I have seen many advantages to having a whole team of physical therapists associated…