What 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 […]
MiscWhat is fellowship training? Physical therapy as a profession has continued to advance over the last 30 years and now requires a minimum of a doctorate-level education to be licensed. If a therapist wants to pursue further training beyond the doctorate level education there are quite a few options that exist. These options range from […]
MiscIs 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 […]
MiscWhat Is POTS and How Can PT Help? What is POTS? Postural Orthostatic Tachycardic Syndrome or POTS has recently been making waves in the medical community due to a recent increase in prevalence and diagnosis. POTS is a syndrome associated with orthostatic intolerance. Orthostatic intolerance means that symptoms occur when in an upright position. When […]
MiscDiscover the Value of Physical Therapy Quality of Life Investing in physical therapy is a commitment to a fuller life with more freedom. Long-term benefits include: returning range of motion, improving flexibility, balance, strength, and mobility to recover from an injury. Other long term benefits resume meaningful activities, and prevent future injuries. These and other […]
MiscDid 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 […]
MiscFinding time to exercise Do you feel like you never have time to hit the gym or set aside time to exercise? A little bit of exercise can go a long way if you make it a daily habit. A gap between meetings, a natural pause between tasks, or a lunch break is all excellent […]
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