Spring Cleaning Safety Spring is historically one of the most popular times for people to move or just clean out their homes. Kids are moving home from college. Families are preparing to move at the end of the school year. New professionals are moving to start their careers. Some people are just trying to declutter […]
Health, PostureWhat do physical therapy residency training and orthopedic specialization entail? To become a physical therapist, the required entry degree is now a Doctorate in Physical Therapy! That’s right, we’re now Doctors. After graduation, physical therapists can practice as generalists, or they can pursue additional clinical education to specialize in different areas of PT practice. This […]
MiscProtect Your Ankles from Irish Dancing August in Milwaukee calls for celebrating Irish culture and heritage at the world’s largest Irish festival! Since 1981, Milwaukee Irish Fest has brought the community together through food, music, and of course, Irish dance. In Milwaukee alone, there are over 7 Irish dance schools. This leaves a lot of […]
Injury PreventionTissue Healing Times When you get injured, one of the first questions you might ask is “so how long is this going to take?” It is a common question our therapists are asked on a daily basis. So, let’s talk about setting some realistic expectations for your recovery timeline. Learn more about which factors that […]
Injury Prevention, Sports MedicineThe Connection Between Lower Back Pain and Hip Health Introduction to Low Back Pain Referred pain occurs when pain spreads beyond the source of the pain. It is a common phenomenon we recognize as physical therapists, but many patients are unaware that referred pain exists. Typically, pain will refer to a neighboring body region, though pain […]
Spine5 Ways to Prevent Neck and Shoulder Pain for a Better Night’s Sleep Neck and shoulder pain are one of the most common complaints patients report throughout their lifetime. The prevalence of neck pain has been noted to be as high as 60%. Shoulder pain is not far behind with a lifetime prevalence noted to […]
SleepExercise Today to Stay Safe Shoveling Snow Tomorrow! As the weather gets colder, fall becomes winter, and rain becomes snow. That means, eventually, we will have to get off our cozy couch with our warm hot chocolate, coffee, or tea to bundle up, venture outside, and start the annual task of clearing snow. If you […]
Injury PreventionTips for a Better Night’s Sleep Did you know that sleep is one of the best ways to help the body recover? Sleep plays a crucial role in performance and recovery by decreasing cortisol levels (the body’s stress hormone) and allowing growth hormone to begin repairing muscle tissue. It also contributes to decreasing pain. Currently, […]
Chronic Pain, Sleep
