Why December Is the Best Time to Start Physical Therapy As a Doctor of Physical Therapy, I often hear patients say, “I’ll start after the holidays.” While that sounds reasonable, waiting until January can actually cost you time, money, and progress. Here’s why December is the best time to start a physical therapy journey and […]
Injury PreventionHow Prepping for Joint Replacement Boosts Recovery Preparing for surgery, often referred to as “prehabilitation” or “prehab,” can significantly enhance recovery outcomes. Prehab focuses on strengthening the muscles around the surgical area, which helps maintain function and supports faster recovery post-surgery. The muscles that are used after surgery to function are the same muscles used before. […]
Sports Medicine7 Days to a Headache-Free Life: Daily Strategies for Lasting Relief A headache is a common condition defined as a pain in one’s face or head. Most people (children, adolescents, and adults) will experience headaches many times in their lives. There are more than 300 types of headaches that fall into 2 subcategories primary and […]
Chronic Pain, TMJFlexibility vs. Mobility: What’s the Difference? How are Flexibility and Mobility Different? Flexibility and mobility are terms used to describe movement. Although they may be interchangeable in general conversations, they have significant differences. Flexibility focuses on the ability of soft tissue to passively stretch. Soft tissues are made up of muscles, ligaments, tendons, and connective tissue, all of which […]
Injury PreventionIs Your Heart Healthy? February is the American Heart Month. With Valentine’s Day being the middle point in the month, let it be a reminder to take a few moments and reflect on your heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. It is […]
MiscTop Tips for Travel Days from a Physical Therapist As the Wisconsin winter months approach us, many are eager to travel to warmer areas to avoid frigid temperatures and runny noses. Most of us have figured out how to book a flight, plan a road trip, and arrive at our destinations, but education on how […]
Injury PreventionTop Tips for Travel Days from a Physical Therapist As the Wisconsin winter months approach us, many are eager to travel to warmer areas to avoid frigid temperatures and runny noses. Most of us have figured out how to book a flight, plan a road trip, and arrive at our destinations, but education on how […]
Injury PreventionLifestyle Tips for Living Well with Osteoporosis Being given the diagnosis of osteoporosis does not mean you need to quit doing all the things you enjoy. Those living with osteoporosis can live full and active lifestyles through small modifications and tips. Here are a few lifestyle tips for those living with osteoporosis. Living well with […]
Chronic Pain, Pain Management
