Why Men Should Pay Attention to Pelvic Health When most people hear “pelvic health,” they often think it’s only a concern for women. The truth is, men can face a wide range of pelvic health issues, and many of them are surprisingly common—but often overlooked or ignored. As a pelvic health specialist for men at […]
Men's HealthFreedom Talks: The Physical Therapy Podcast That Moves With You What if you could get expert advice from a physical therapist while walking your dog, driving to work, or lifting at the gym? That’s exactly the idea behind Freedom Talks — a physical therapy podcast created to meet you where you are: on the go, in […]
UncategorizedManaging Dupuytren’s Contracture with Radial Shockwave Therapy Understanding Dupuytren’s Contracture Dupuytren’s Contracture is a progressive condition that affects the hands, specifically the connective tissue in the palm. Over time, the thickened tissue can form cords that pull one or more fingers into a bent position, making it difficult or even impossible to straighten them fully. […]
Occupational TherapyMen’s Pelvic Floor Weakness: Causes, Symptoms, and Strengthening Exercises The pelvic floor is a crucial part of your body that you might not often think about, but it plays an essential role in overall health and wellness. For men, maintaining pelvic floor strength is just as important as keeping other areas of the body fit. […]
Men's HealthTips for Post-Prostatectomy Recovery Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer affecting men, and prostatectomy—surgical removal of the prostate gland—is a standard treatment option. While the procedure is often life-saving, it marks the beginning of a critical recovery period. Each individual’s recovery process is unique, but there are a few general […]
Men's HealthBenefits of Shockwave Therapy for Achilles Tendonitis Roughly 1 in 4 active individuals deal with Achilles tendonitis symptoms at some point. Typically speaking, it occurs with a rapid increase in activity in a short amount of time. For example, if someone who is sedentary decides to train and run a marathon and starts running […]
Chronic Pain, Pain Management, Recovery/TrainingSleeping With Knee Pain: Finding Relief Knee pain can affect any individual at any age and at any time. However, knee pain is especially prevalent in older individuals and tends to occur more so at night, which may affect sleep. Sleep is one of the best recovery tools we have for our bodies and it […]
Aging, Chronic Pain, Pain ManagementStart Running Today Here in Wisconsin, our winter was mild,but it is still cold outside. The temperatures and winds outside don’t make it any more appetizing to think about going outside for a run. However, this doesn’t mean it is too early to start thinking about your 2024 running goals. If you haven’t started running […]
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