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10 Common Foot Disorders and How to Treat Them
10 Common Foot Disorders and How to Treat Them Our feet are complex structures that bear the brunt of our daily movement, comprising 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 ligaments, muscles, and tendons. Studies suggest the average person walks about 100,000 miles in a...
What is Physical Therapy Residency Training?
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...
Frequent Headaches? It Could Be From Your TMJ
Frequent Headaches? It Could Be From Your TMJ Do you often struggle with headaches and can’t figure out why? Headaches can be a major “pain in the TMJ” for many! This blog highlights how TMJs can cause headaches and what to do to find relief. Suffering from frequent...
How to Know When It’s Time for a Total Joint Replacement
How to Know When It’s Time for a Total Joint Replacement Living with joint pain can be frustrating and, at times, debilitating. There are a plethora of factors that play into joint pain, all of which play a role in how you feel at any given moment. There can be damage...
Using the Run-Walk Method: Beginner’s Guide to Running
Using the Run-Walk Method: Beginner’s Guide to Running Runners rely on their endurance and stamina to get them through a run. If you're new to running, it may feel not easy to run for as long as you wish. Your training does not have to be all running or all walking;...
360 Breathing and Pregnancy
360 Breathing and Pregnancy Pregnancy is a time of incredible change and growth for a woman's body. As a woman's uterus expands and her baby grows, her body must adapt to support the increased weight and changed center of gravity. With all these changes...
The ABCs of TMD With EDS
The ABCs of TMD With EDS Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a complex condition that has a wide range of effects on the body, including how the jaw functions. Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) occurs when the jaw is not functioning optimally. Thankfully, there are unique...
Fall Prevention Strategies for Older Adults
Fall Prevention Strategies for Older Adults Unexpected falls happen to almost 25 percent of adults 65 or older each year. Falls of any kind can lead to serious complications. As we age, it is important to prevent falls from happening, as injury related to a fall can...
Preventing Falls in the Home
Preventing Falls in the Home Tips and Tricks to reduce falls in the home As Physical Therapists, we are asked regularly what tips and tricks we know to keep people safe within their home. Here are our most common answers to help in preventing falls in the home....
Post-Pregnancy Foot Pain?
Post-Pregnancy Foot Pain? Understanding Plantar Fasciitis Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! While the birth of a baby is a joyous occasion, the postpartum period can bring about a whole host of changes to a mother's body. One common issue that new mothers...
Dry Needling for PT?
Dry Needling for PT? Dry needling or trigger point treatment is a technique used by physical therapists to treat muscle pain and stiffness. The practice of dry needling originated in the early 20th century in Europe and Asia, where it was used by acupuncturists to...
Senior Golfers: Physical Therapy Tips to Stay in the Game
Senior Golfers: Physical Therapy Tips to Stay in the Game Importance of Staying Active Throughout all stages of life, being physically active is highly encouraged for its many health benefits. It provides positive contributions to improved quality of life, improved...
Preventing Pickleball Injuries
Preventing Pickleball Injuries Pickleball is a sport that has taken off in popularity in recent years, reaching people of all ages and abilities. The sport is a great way to get outside, be active, and socialize. With its spike in popularity has also come a spike in...
Benefits of Shockwave Therapy for Achilles Tendonitis
Benefits 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...
Protect Your Ankles from Irish Dancing
Protect 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...
Freedom from Stress Incontinence
Freedom from Stress: The Transformative Power of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Stress Incontinence For many individuals, stress incontinence can be an unwelcome companion, affecting daily life and diminishing quality of life. However, there's hope and help...
Tissue Healing Times
Tissue 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...
Can My Butt Make My Knees Feel Good?
Can my butt make my knees feel good? The gluteus maximus is one of the largest and strongest muscles in the body and is used for climbing stairs, sitting erect in a chair, and Kim Kardashian’s fame. However, two other muscles make up your posterior chain that are...
Enhancing Sleep Quality Through Stretching: A Physical Therapist’s Guide
Enhancing Sleep Quality Through Stretching: A Physical Therapist's Guide Today, I want to share some simple yet effective stretches that can significantly improve your sleep quality. Understanding the connection between physical relaxation and sleep is key to...
Sleeping With Knee Pain: Finding Relief
Sleeping 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...
Enhancing Ankle Strength and Stability
Enhancing Ankle Strength and Stability: A Key to Reducing Injury Risk Ankle injuries are among the most common in both athletic and everyday settings. However, enhancing ankle strength and stability can significantly decrease the risk of these injuries. This blog...
Playing Catch
Playing Catch: Warm-up or Fundamental of the Game? Who doesn't have fond memories of playing catch with parents, friends, and teammates? It is a great way to spend time on a summer day. In saying that, you can tell a lot by watching a player warm up and how he/she is...
Living with Parkinson’s: Daily Tips and Strategies
Living with Parkinson's: Daily Tips and Strategies Research has shown that certain lifestyle modifications can help better control Parkinson’s symptoms and slow the progression of the disease. A focus on diet modification and exercise can keep you healthier for...
The Connection Between Lower Back Pain and Hip Health
The 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...
Symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome What is Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS)? Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is a connective tissue disorder that usually affects collagen, making it stretchy. The severity and clinical presentation of symptoms can vary from person to person, but...
Women’s Health Checklist: Annual Tips for Health & Wellness
Women’s Health Checklist: Annual Tips for Health & Wellness May is Women's Health Month! Women are often caretakers of others and it is critical to care for yourself too. It is common for women to put their needs behind the needs of other family members. It...
Flexibility vs. Mobility: What’s the Difference?
Flexibility 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...
Benefits of Laser Therapy for Sciatica
Benefits of Laser Therapy for Sciatica What is Sciatica and its Impact on Daily Life Sciatica refers to radiating pain along the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back into the buttock, and down into the legs. Sciatica is often worsened with movements such...
Building a Stronger Back
Building Resilience: A Progressive Guide to Strength Training for a Stronger Low Back A strong and resilient lower back is fundamental to a healthy and active lifestyle. Whether you're recovering from an injury or seeking to prevent discomfort, a well-structured...
What is Fellowship Training?
What 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...