Mobility Mistakes

Top 5 Mobility Mistakes People Make (And How to Fix Them)

The word mobility may make you think of how well a person can walk or run. When you hear a football announcer talk about a quarterback’s “mobility”, they are talking about how well that quarterback can escape the pocket and make plays with his feet. When a physical therapist talks about mobility, though, they are more likely talking about your ability to move your joints and use your muscles easily and comfortably – not your ability to scramble for a first down.

Mobility Mistakes

Top 5 Mobility Mistakes People Make (And How to Fix Them)

The word mobility may make you think of how well a person can walk or run. When you hear a football announcer talk about a quarterback’s “mobility”, they are talking about how well that quarterback can escape the pocket and make plays with his feet. When a physical therapist talks about mobility, though, they are more likely talking about your ability to move your joints and use your muscles easily and comfortably – not your ability to scramble for a first down.

Arthritis Pain

The Role of Physical Therapy in Managing Arthritis Pain

About 1 in 4 American adults suffer from arthritis. The joint stiffness, pain, and general discomfort can make nearly every aspect of their lives more challenging. Working, playing, and performing basic household tasks can be annoying, frustrating and, at times, excruciating.

Arthritis is a broad term for conditions that affect the joints, joint tissue,

Running on the Beach

Walking and Running: How Both Impact Your Long-Term Health

Almost everyone does some amount of walking, and the health benefits are easy to understand. It makes sense to expect running to be even better for your health. If so, how much better is it? How do the risks compare to the benefits? These questions matter because we want to get the most from our exercise routines,

Physical Therapist

How to Choose a Physical Therapy Clinic: What Questions to Ask and What Good Care Looks Like

Physical therapy can benefit people in far more situations than most realize. Physical therapists help people with chronic pain, mobility issues, balance issues, and are invaluable resources for someone recovering from surgery or rehabbing an injury. They can even help prepare your body before surgery. Because of their training and whole-body approach to medicine,

Hip Stretches

Why Hip Stretches Matter — And the 5 You’re Probably Not Doing

Your hip joints are the second biggest joints in your body, and are crucial parts of much of what you do. As a bridge between your upper and lower body, they play a vital role in your movement, while also providing shock absorption and protecting your lower back from strain. Walking, running, and jumping would be impossible without them.

Dry Needling

Dry Needling: What It Is, How It Can Help, and What to Expect

You may have heard of a technique called dry needling and wondered what exactly it is. Sticking needles in your skin to treat musculoskeletal pain may sound a little strange. It’s basically acupuncture, right? Not exactly. While there are some similarities, there are some important differences, too. Acupuncture is an ancient technique that has been a part of traditional Chinese medicine for about 3000 years.