When to Say When in Physical Therapy
Tuesday July 31, 2012
"All those powers. And I couldn't even save him." ~Clark Kent
You may not believe it, but physical therapy does not solve all problems and dysfunctions related to the human ... Read More
Hospital Based Physical Therapy
Tuesday July 31, 2012
When thinking about physical therapy, most people think of a gym like setting as seen in the typical outpatient clinic. Treatment tables dot the room and exercise equipment is ... Read More
Shoulder Pain and Dysfunction
Monday July 30, 2012
If you have shoulder pain, then you know how much it can limit your functional mobility. The pain in your shoulder can prevent you from reaching overhead or behind ... Read More
Amputation Management in Physical Therapy
Monday July 30, 2012
If you have had a lower extremity amputation, then you know how intensive the rehabilitation can be. Your physical therapist is one member of a team of professionals who ... Read More
Time is Money in Physical Therapy
Monday July 30, 2012
As a physical therapist, I work to help my patients move better and feel better. I help to improve range of motion (ROM), increase muscle strength, and improve functional ... Read More
Decision Making in Physical Therapy: Help the Ones You Can Help
Thursday July 26, 2012
I recently had a patient who I could not help. Shocking, I know. But seriously, I was not able to help this particular person move better, feel better, ... Read More
Connect with Others in the Physical Therapy Forum
Tuesday July 24, 2012
If you want to find out more about physical therapy and connect with others who share your interest in the profession, check out the message boards in the Physical Therapy ... Read More
Physical Therapists Should Teach Patients About Direct Access
Tuesday July 24, 2012
I am often asked by patients if they can come to me directly or do they need to see their doctor first before accessing physical therapy. This question usually ... Read More
Tissue Damage Does Not Always Cause Pain
Monday July 23, 2012
I recently wrote a blog about my experience at the Vermont Tough Mudder, a 10 mile challenge at Mt. Snow peppered with 25 military style obstacles. During the run, ... Read More
Review of 2012 New England Tough Mudder
Sunday July 15, 2012
Recently I had the wonderful opportunity to run the Tough Mudder at Mt. Snow, Vermont. The Tough Mudder is not a race, but rather a 10 mile challenge where ... Read More
Chronic Pain after a Car Accident
Tuesday July 10, 2012
I once saw a patient who was involved in a motor vehicle accident and suffered from whiplash. The accident left her with neck pain, arm pain, low back pain, ... Read More
Oscar Pistorius Will Run in the 2012 Olympic Games. But Should He?
Monday July 9, 2012
Oscar Pistorius has qualified for the 2012 London Olympic Games. The South African runner will represent his country at the games and is slotted to compete in the 400-meter ... Read More
What Does Independence Mean in Physical Therapy?
Wednesday July 4, 2012
Today is Independence Day in the US, a day where we Americans celebrate the birth of our great country. Many of us will gather with family and friends at ... Read More