Freedom Physical Therapy Blog
Articles from our expert therapists
Tips to Prevent Falls on Ice during this Winter Season
Read these tips and exercises to prevent falls on the ice this winter season. Maintain independence by strengthening your balance and being careful on ice!
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What You Need To Know About Shoulder Replacements
Learn about total shoulder replacements and what they entail. Shoulder replacements are generally followed by a long rehab procedure. Find out why!
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis can be debilitating. Learn how to live with RA and ways to reduce pain and improve function in inflamed joints.
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How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
New Year’s Resolutions can be hard to keep through the whole year. Here are some tips to get started on a path to a healthier and happier life!
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Protein shakes after working out? The Post-Workout Anabolic Window of Opportunity
Should you eat after your workout? Learn about the post-workout window of opportunity and whether the research supports the concept.
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What Is Foam Rolling and How Can It Be Beneficial?
Learn the benefits of foam rolling as part of a regular fitness regimen. Also, find out how you can use a foam roller to perform self-myofascial release.
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Older Driver Safety Awareness Week
Freedom is bringing attention to Older Driver Safety Awareness Week. Having discussions about driving early can lead to corrections, allowing the older population to continue driving safely.
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Total Knee Replacement
Eric Whalen DPT answers some questions about whether you may be a good candidate for a total knee replacement and what to expect from surgery.
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Why does my jaw hurt?
Your jaw can hurt for more than one reason. Craniofacial certified therapist Mike Verplancke explains different causes and how a PT can help treat jaw pain.
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Things to know about ACL injuries
Did you know that, in the event of a torn ACL, rehabilitation doesn’t have to wait until after surgical repair to begin? This is a concept called pre-rehabilitation, otherwise known as “Prehab.” One study reported that patients who participated in a prehab exercise program as they awaited ACL repair had improved knee function which was sustained at 12 weeks post-operatively.
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How can physical therapy benefit you?
Molly Rittberg, DPT shares some benefits of physical therapy. It’s National Physical Therapy Month, so understand how physical therapy can make a difference in your life!
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National Taco Day: Bre Likes Tacos!
Physical therapist Bre Geipel likes tacos… a lot! She breaks down why tacos hit most of the food groups and can be part of a healthy, balanced diet.
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Falls Prevention 2018
September is falls awerness month, learn what factors effect your balance and how you can prevent falls with the help of a physical therapist.
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Three Exercises to Improve Low Back Mobility
If you have low back tightness or pain, try these exercises to loosen up and improve low back mobility of your spine and surrounding structures.
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What to Know About Shoulder Impingement
Do you have nagging shoulder pain? It may be a shoulder impingement. Learn what a shoulder impingement is, what causes it, and what you can do about it.
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Prevent Hamstring Injuries with the Nordic Hamstring Exercise
Learn how to do the Nordic Hamstring exercise to eccentrically train the hamstrings to improve strength and stability, and prevent hamstring strains.
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Athletes: Dynamic Stretching vs Static Stretching?
What do studies say about dynamic stretching vs static stretching in athletes? The research says one is better than the other in warm-ups!
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Managing Foot Pain in the Summer
Do you experience foot pain when you are barefoot? Find out why you might be experiencing pain and how you can reduce pain in your feet.
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Is your warm-up dynamic enough to prevent injury?
This month we have been posting about injury prevention when enjoying summer activities like walking, running, and hiking. A dynamic warm-up before being active is another key piece in this prevention. Try this easy to follow dynamic warm-up: Walking alternating toe...
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Migraine Triggers
In the U.S., more than 37 million people suffer from migraines. Molly Rittberg DPT lays out migraine triggers to avoid. Food and other factors can contribute to migraine symptoms.
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You Are Not Your MRI
Do deteriorating discs and bulging discs mean you are bound to suffer from pain forever! MRI results don’t correlate with chronic pain in recent studies. Find out why your MRI might not tell you what you need to know about pain.
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Reduce Low Back Pain Lifting Heavy in the Gym
Do you have low back pain during or after squatting or deadlifting in the gym? Reduce low back pain while still lifting heavy using these tips from a physical therapist!
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What is Overactive Bladder (OAB)?
Do you have Overactive Bladder (OAB)? As many as 30% of men and 40% of women in the United States live with OAB symptoms. Learn how you can stop these symptoms and get back to living without constant stops to the bathroom!
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At the Core of Us Mothers
What muscles actually makeup the core? Tracy Pfannerstill breaks down how pregnancy can affect core muscles. She points out what can happen after pregnancy and how you can identify and fix these issues.
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Osteoporosis: exercise, nutrition, and medication
Osteoporosis specialist Diane Ping lays out what those at risk for osteoporosis can do to prevent or manage osteoporosis and live a healthy life! Contact Freedom Physical Therapy Services with questions.
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What do Freedom Occupational Therapists do?
What does an occupational therapist do? Find out what occupational therapists do and why OTs at Freedom Physical Therapy Services go above and beyond expectations.
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Occupational Therapy Month: When do I need an OT?
When should you see an Occupational Therapist for an orthopedic injury? It’s Occupational Therapy Month and Freedom thinks you should know when seeing an occupational therapist can benefit you! You should see an occupational therapist if any of these apply to you.
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Headaches, TMJ Pain, Neck Pain, Computers, and Ergonomics
Ergonomics and desk setup are closely tied to postural health. Learn to create an ergonomically correct desk to prevent headaches, neck pain, and TMJ pain.
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March Madness Injuries
Avoid March Madness injuries! Find out about the most common basketball injuries and how to prevent and treat them. Physical therapist Scott Coonen shares how to get back and the court and stay there!
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Pitching: How to reduce injury and improve performance
Physical therapist and pitching expert Ryan Bedingfield goes into the specifics of the 6 phases of overhead pitching to help improve performance and reduce injury.
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