Freedom Physical Therapy Blog
Articles from our expert therapists
Making a Successful New Years Resolution
Achieve your New Years Resolution with these tips! Surprise yourself and friends by making small changes through the year to add up to a new you!
Bio-Point Acupressure: Relief Without Medication
Acupressure therapy works when the therapist stimulates specific bio-points on the body. Find out what Bio-Point Acupressure is and how it could help you. Find pain relief without medication!
Stay Pain Free During Holiday Activities!
Holiday activities are fun and festive but can cause pains and strains. Physical Therapist Molly Rittberg shares how to stay pain free this season!
Reduce Stress this Holiday Season!
Holiday stress can cause pain. Physical Therapist Rachel Spaeth shares tips to reduce stress and pain during the holidays.
Volleyball: Have Your Best Season Yet!
Want to improve your volleyball game and stay healthy all season long? Learn easy exercises to strengthen the joints most involved while playing volleyball!
Using Ergonomics To Reduce Travel Stress
Occupational Therapist Rebekah Goodman shares how reduce stress and the chance of injury when traveling during the holiday season!
Freedom Physical Therapy Approaches TMJ Treatment Differently
Freedom Physical Therapy Services has a different approach to TMJ treatment. There are three main reasons why our approach sets us apart.
Hints For Self-Treating TMJ Symptoms
Struggling with TMJ? Having jaw, head, or neck pain? Here are helpful hints for self-treating symptoms of TMJ from specialist Pete Balik, PT.
As You Sleep, So Shall You Reap
Learn the role a physical therapist can play in getting a good nights sleep. Mike Karegeannes gives insight for both patients and practitioners.
Why Choose Physical Therapy?
There are lots of reasons to see a physical therapist. Should you? Read how physical therapy can help reduce pain and restore function to Enjoy More Freedom!
4 Things New Moms Don’t Know About Their Body
Pelvic floor specialist Nina Olson shares 4 things new moms don’t know about their body after having a child, and why seeing a physical therapist can help!
Getting Through Your Joint Replacement
No joint replacement is an easy task. Physical therapist Erin Baffuno shares how to make it through rehab and get back to Enjoying More Freedom!
Dizzy? Could It Be BPPV?
Ryan Bedingfield shares how physical therapists can provide treatment for symptoms of dizziness, spinning sensations, and nausea, indicators of BPPV.
Concussions – Symptoms And What To Do
Concussion has been a huge buzzword, but what are the symptoms and what should you do if you or someone you know has a head injury? Therapist Kassie Kimichik lets you in on the symptoms and what to do.
Headaches – Have You Tried This?
Can’t get rid of your headaches? Physical Therapist Todd Pratte shares actions you can take to reduce the prevalence and severity of headaches.
Preventing Chronic Pain: A Human Systems Approach
Chronic pain is the most common cause of long term disability. Here are some strategies to help prevent and manage chronic pain.
Preventing Hockey Injuries
Learn the best ways to train to stay on the ice! Ex-Collegiate hockey goalie, Mike Verplancke, DPT shares exercises to prevent hockey injuries.
Preventing Fractures
Fractures are a leading cause of hospitalization and loss of independence in seniors. Find out how to prevent fractures and stay healthy! Physical Therapist Molly Rittberg tells you how.
Can Physical Therapy Fix Vertigo?
Vertigo is one of those dreaded diagnoses most people hope they never have to personally experience in their lifetime. Learn the symptoms, causes, and treatments for vertigo from physical therapist Erin Baffuno, DPT.
Instant Recovery From A Hamstring Strain
Megan limped off of the soccer field after a hard tackle, obviously in pain. She told me she pulled a hamstring muscle and didn’t think she could play any more. Find out how physical therapist Todd Pratte helped her return right away!
Freedom Treats Packers Injuries: Clay Matthews
Ever wondered what processes take place when one of the Packers go down with an injury? Physical Therapist Kassie Kimichik brings you into the training room to treat Packers linebacker Clay Matthews.
Dry Needling – What You Need To Know
Dry needling is a revolutionary pain relieving procedure performed by certified therapists. Treatment is directed at myofascial trigger points, or painful muscle knots, responsible for widespread discomfort, weakness, and maintenance of the pain cycle.
Falls Prevention Tips
September is Falls Prevention month and we are here to provide you with tips to help decrease your risk
for falling.
Should Exercise Change During Menopause?
Exercise during the years surrounding menopause, perimenopause, is very important. During menopause estrogen drops and muscle atrophy accelerates and bone loss can occur. Exercise can help with this.
Top Three High School Sports Injuries And How to Prevent Them
Sports provide the opportunity to make new friends, have fun and stay fit. However, it is extremely important to keep our athletes healthy and do our best to prevent any injuries that could leave them sidelined. Here are some of the most common sports related injuries in young athletes along with a few tips on how to prevent them!
Exercises To Improve Bone Strength And Prevent Osteoporosis
Did you know that every 3 seconds someone fractures a bone due to osteoporosis? There are specific types of exercises that can be done to help maintain and improve your bone and muscle strength, regardless of your activity level.
Common Sense Tips For Youth Athletes Returning To Sports
It’s that time of year again where kids are heading back to school and fall sports. As kids begin to increase their practices to come out with a winning season, the risk for injury increases. Physical therapist and athletic trainer Kassie Kimichik shares common sense tips to prevent injury in youth sports.
Four Ways To Ace Your Upcoming Tennis Season
Tennis requires power, agility, on-court endurance, and flexibility. Physical Therapist and former collegiate tennis player Andrea Vivian lays out four ways to improve your game so you can ace your upcoming season!
Freedom Treats Packers Injuries: Bryan Bulaga
Ever wondered what processes take place when one of the Packers go down with an injury? Physical Therapist Scott Coonen brings you into the training room to treat Packers right tackle Bryan Bulaga.
Back to School Backpack Tips
While a backpack is still one of the best ways to tote homework, an overloaded or improperly worn backpack gets a failing grade, according to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Here are some tips to reduce a child’s risk of causing long term damage while wearing a backpack.