Fibromyalgia Treatment Options for You Fibromyalgia affects approximately 4 million people in the United States, roughly 2% of the adult population. Common symptoms include pain and stiffness all over the body, fatigue and tiredness, depression and anxiety, sleep problems, and headaches and migraines. Other less common symptoms include tingling or numbness in hands and feet, […]
Pain ManagementDid you know that physical therapists can help you manage many long COVID symptoms? Most people fully recover from COVID-19 with no long-term effects. However, roughly 10% of the population ends up with long COVID symptoms that linger for weeks to months down the line. Some of the most common long COVID symptoms include fatigue […]
Misc30 years With Over 30 Services This fall, we are celebrating 30 years of Freedom Physical Therapy Services along with PT month. Have you considered these 30 services we offer using leading-edge technology? Celebrate Enjoying More Freedom – 30 Years of PT. Physical Therapy Services 1. Orthopedic care The therapists at Freedom PT Services are […]
MiscThose who suffer from pain at some point in their life know that not everyone fits into a traditional pain management box. The Freedom therapeutic laser is a safe, pain-free treatment that has no side effects, no downtime, and does not require surgery or drugs. Finding the right pain treatment for you can be difficult, […]
Chronic PainWhat is the Functional Movement Screen? The Functional Movement Screen is a screening tool to help you move better. Comprising seven movement patterns placing the individual in extreme positions where movement deficits become apparent to the trained therapist. The FMS screen does not diagnose orthopedic problems; it demonstrates areas of the body that, with improved […]
Injury Prevention, Sports MedicineBiking in Wisconsin This time of year biking can be beautiful in Wisconsin. Learn how biking around Wisconsin can help knee and hip health: A Wisconsin PT’s Perspective. Biking provides many health benefits and is a great workout that most can take part in. Not only is it low impact on your body, causing less […]
Injury Prevention, Sports MedicineParkinson’s Disease Treatment in Wisconsin Parkinson’s Disease is a progressive disease of the nervous system. It is caused by a degeneration of the basal ganglia and a deficiency of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Dopamine plays a major role in executive functions (paying attention, organizing, planning, prioritizing), focus, motor control, motivation, and reward. Parkinson’s Disease (PD) typically […]
Parkinson's diseaseExercise and Arthritis One of the most frequently asked questions I receive in the clinic is ‘can I exercise even though I have arthritis?’ My answer is a resounding ‘yes, it is important to continue to move!’ There are a couple of factors that come into play when I begin to help a patient develop […]
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