Freedom Physical Therapy Blog
Articles from our expert therapists
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...
Navigating Recovery After Rotator Cuff Repair
Navigating the Road to Recovery After Rotator Cuff Repair Rotator cuff repair is a common surgical procedure aimed at fixing tears of the rotator cuff tendons in the shoulder. The recovery journey can be challenging, but with the right approach and therapy, patients...
Start Running Today
Start Running Today Here in Wisconsin, our winter was mild,but it is still cold outside. The temperatures and winds outside don’t make it any more appetizing to think about going outside for a run. However, this doesn’t mean it is too early to start thinking about...
How PT Supports Breastfeeding Mothers
How Physical Therapy Supports Breastfeeding Mothers Being a new mom comes with many new changes and demands on the body. Lifting your baby from the crib, carrying a car seat around, and constantly breastfeeding or pumping can take its toll on the body. The following...
Neck Strength Evolution
Neck Strength Evolution: A Progression Guide for Deep Neck Flexor Strengthening and Posture Improvement Maintaining a strong and well-supported neck is crucial for overall posture and musculoskeletal health. Deep neck flexor strengthening exercises can play a pivotal...
Tips for Managing Fibromyalgia
Tips for Managing Fibromyalgia Overview of the disorder Fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal chronic disorder that causes pain and tenderness throughout the body. In addition to pain, fibromyalgia can cause fatigue, sleep, memory, and mood issues. It is believed that...
Is Your Heart Healthy?
Is 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...
Exploring the Benefits of Craniosacral Therapy
Exploring the Benefits of Craniosacral Therapy Is it Right for You? What is Craniosacral Therapy? CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a light-touch, manual therapy that releases tensions, as well as restrictions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve...
Decoding the Differences in Tendon Health
Tendonitis vs. Tendinosis: Decoding the Differences in Tendon Health Tendon health is a critical component of our musculoskeletal system, and when issues arise, understanding the nuances between tendonitis and tendinosis is essential. In this blog, we'll delve into...
What are My Shoes Telling Me?
What Are My Shoes Telling Me? Have you ever noticed a certain wear pattern on the tread of your shoes? Maybe the forefoot wears quicker than the heel or vice versa. Perhaps the outer aspect of your shoe becomes less cushioned than the medial aspect. You may notice a...
5 Ways to Prevent Neck and Shoulder Pain for a Better Night’s Sleep
5 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...
Treatment Spotlight: Cupping
Treatment Spotlight: Cupping Have you ever wondered what cupping is? This treatment has been around for a long time but gained quite a bit of popularity after Michael Phelps was seen with unmistakable red, circular marks on his back during the 2016 Olympics after...
Shoveling Smart
Shoveling Smart: Avoiding Shoulder Pain While Clearing Snow Shoveling snow is a common winter chore that, if done improperly, can lead to shoulder pain and injury. The repetitive motion and the weight of the snow can strain the shoulder muscles and tendons. This blog...
What Is POTS and How Can PT Help?
What 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....
Strengthening the Transversus Abdominis
Strengthening the Transversus Abdominis: The Foundation of Core Stability The transversus abdominis, often overlooked in core workouts, plays a crucial role in overall core strength and stability. This deep abdominal muscle acts like a corset around your midsection,...
Benefits of Acupressure: Is it Right for Me?
Benefits of Acupressure: Is it Right for Me? What is Acupressure? History Acupressure originated in ancient China as early as the Shang Dynasty from 1600-1045 B.C. Meridians and acupuncture charts were already in use for medicinal purposes as depicted on oracle bones...