Physical Therapy

Soft tissue mobilization is a common manual physical therapy technique typically prescribed for a range of soft tissue conditions. Some of the common soft tissue mobilization techniques that physical therapists apply include sustained pressure, parallel mobilization, angles parallel mobilization, trigger point, cross friction, and restricted tissue perpendicular mobilization. The main goals of STM therapy are […]

In 2023, a study found that over 21% of American adults (over 60 million people) experienced chronic pain. Sadly, a majority of them have no way of managing chronic pain or don’t even know where to start. Yet, they need to perform daily activities and accomplish their life goals while dealing with debilitating pain. There

A concussion is a mild brain injury caused by direct trauma, whiplash, or blast injury. Sudden brain movement can induce the rapid onset of different symptoms that may reduce the quality of life. Concussions are common in sport-related activities, falls, and motor vehicle accidents and they can happen to anyone regardless of age. Post-concussion rehabilitation

Lymphedema is a progressive swelling condition that occurs in one extremity and in some instances, more than one extremity at the same time. It occurs due to the malfunction of the lymphatic system that is responsible for moving and draining fluid throughout the body.  Causes of Lymphedema The causes of lymphedema include infections like filariasis

Functional manual therapy is a hands-on approach found within a course of a treatment program that utilizes a variety of techniques to treat musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction.  The most common functional manual therapy techniques include trigger point therapy, soft tissue mobilization, joint mobilization, and manipulation. Every therapy program is customized to meet a patient’s specific

How Dry Needling Can Help For people with peripheral neuropathy, pain and discomfort can make living a normal life difficult if not impossible. However, dry needling as part of rehabilitation therapy has proven helpful in relieving pain and providing a host of other benefits. This article provides details on how dry needling can help you

How Heat Therapy Can Help ? The lower back may have fewer vertebrae compared to the upper and neck areas, but these five vertebrae provide support for your body, and protect your spinal column. The area also supports a range of motions which makes it susceptible to wear and tear and injuries that result in mild

Who’s A Good Candidate? Physical therapy is often associated with severely injured patients or athletes. But, it’s an effective treatment for a range of cardiopulmonary, neuromuscular, and musculoskeletal disorders. The main goals of physical therapy are helping patients restore their physical health and functionality, and minimize or prevent injuries in the future. And it can

Learning About The Benefits of Pelvic Floor Strengthening The pelvis is the region between the hips that accommodates your reproductive organs. What is the Pelvic floor muscle? The pelvic floor consists of connective tissues and muscles. These soft tissues connect to the pelvis, and in particular, to the bones located beneath the pelvis. The pelvic