By: Marie Serrado
As winter blankets the world, many of us find ourselves grappling with the unwelcome companionship of seasonal aches and pains. But fear not! In this short blog, we’ll explore the comforting embrace of physical therapy, your key to navigating winter with ease.
As winter’s chill descends,
By Marie Serrado
Most Cyclists- from beginners to pros will experience some form of knee pain during their riding career. Knee pain is a common complaint among cyclists, both beginners and seasoned riders alike. Whether you’re a road cyclist, mountain biker, or a casual rider, the repetitive motion of pedaling can take a toll on your knees.
By: Marie Serrado
As the weather begins to cool down, it’s a great way to incorporate new ways to enhance your physical therapy routine. A great option to add to your routine is Yoga. Yoga is a mind-body practice that focuses on your physical, emotional and mental health. This practice uses movement, mindfulness,meditation,
By: Marie Serrado
As we begin to transition from Summer to Fall, many of us begin to embrace the transitions and changes that come with it. Autumn brings an exciting new feel to Fall. From outdoor activities to adventures, from hiking, to picking apples from a tree, to even enjoying a pumpkin patch,
By Marie Serrado
Runner’s Knee, also known as Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is knee pain associated with your kneecap or patella. It’s most common when you are a runner. Runner’s knee pain can be dull or sharp and even severe depending on the intensity of the exercise. The persistent pain and discomfort in the knee,
by: Marie Serrado
Arthroplasty, or joint replacement, is a surgery to replace a damaged joint with an artificial joint (metal, ceramic, or plastic). Some common forms of joint replacement are both Hip and knee. Joint replacement surgery is a procedure that can help improve the lives of patients who suffer from joint pain or stiffness.
By: Marie Serrado
Every October, we celebrate National Physical Therapy Month. This month-long celebration recognizes the invaluable contributions of physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, and their commitment to helping individuals restore and improve their mobility, function, and overall quality of life. It also gives us the opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of Physical Therapy but also the importance of physical activity and the roles our PTs and PTAs do for our community.
Tis’ the Season, for Fall Prevention Week! Falls threaten a senior’s safety and independence and a majority of them happen in your own home. Don’t worry! With these helpful tips and suggestions, you’ll be sitting next to a fire with your grandchildren instead of them sitting next to you in a hospital bed recovering from a fall that could have been prevented.
The best medicine is ole reliable. Get up and move! Back pain is one of the most common problems and has been moving up in the ranking since 1990. Why do you ask? Because when people feel pain, their first action is to lay down and rest. Although that would be the case for someone with a sprained ankle,
Sciatica is a term used for when the sciatic nerve that runs down the back of the leg is irritated. When this nerve is inflamed it can cause pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling. It can make it hard to perform daily activities and keep you from enjoying life. It is a common misconception that when one has these symptoms that it is actually coming from the leg.