Freedom Physical Therapy Blog
Articles from our expert therapists
Parkinson’s Disease and LSVT BIG
Nearly 1 million people are potentially living with Parkinson’s disease in the United States. LSVT BIG therapists like Molly can help.
Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
The Functional Movement Screen is a series of movement screens that assess how your body moves when not injured.
Recovering from Whiplash
Learn why recovering from whiplash can be complicated and how physical therapy can help by returning pain-free motion after a whiplash injury.
Preparing For Your First Physical or Occupational Therapy Visit
Preparing for your first physical or occupational therapy visit isn’t hard. But, making sure you are ready to go before you are seen goes a long way to give you the best experience!
What is the Exercise is Medicine Movement?
Exercise is Medicine is a term you may have heard. Learn what it means and why your doctor may prescribe you to an exercise specialist instead of prescribing medication.
ICU-Acquired Weakness: What is it and how can you treat it?
Intensive care unit, ICU-Acquired weakness is a common condition that may develop after being admitted into an ICU for critical illness. Learn what you can do for yourself or a loved one.
Ease Into Fitness This Summer
Ease into fitness this summer with these tips to make sure you ramp up physical activity without experiencing an injury.
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome or PICS
Post Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS) is a group of health problems that require a team of healthcare professionals to treat the symptoms.
Three Most Common Hand Injuries
Adrienne Loukopoulos shares information about the three most common hand injuries: fractures/avulsions, tendinitis, and dislocations/deformities.
Avoid Golf’s Top 5 Injuries
Jake Hurlburt, PTA, personal trainer, and avid golfer shares how to avoid golf’s top 5 injuries. Stay on the course all season with these tips!
Spring into action without ankle injuries
Ankle Injuries are common when getting active outdoors for the first time when the weather gets nice. Learn the best ways to prevent those tweaks.
Telehealth: Get Treatment from Home
Do you need help with injury or pain but can’t see a therapist face to face? Telehealth is a great option. Get live treatment from the comfort of your home or wherever you are located.
Pain with Fibromyalgia
Learn about pain with fibromyalgia. Those with fibromyalgia experience pain differently. Learn about fibromyalgia and treatments to help cope with the condition.
How to Train Functional Strength to Maintain Independence
Learn how to train functional strength to maintain independence as you age. Here are three functional exercises you can perform in your home.
Is PT Right for Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis?
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis can be painful. Physical Therapist Molly Rittberg gives reasons why physical therapy can help with these conditions.
No Pain No Gain: Fact or Fiction?
In this installment of the Mythbuster Series, find out why “No Pain No Gain” may not be the best way to approach working out. Rachel explains what aches are appropriate and when something might be wrong.
Dry Needling for Chronic Low Back Pain
Find out if dry needling for low back pain is an option for you. Learn about what dry needling is and why it can be an excellent option for low back pain!
Keep Safe and Injury Free this Winter
Use these winter safety tips to prepare yourself for dangerous winter weather! Being prepared is the best way to stay safe this season.
What is BFR Training?
Erin Bafunno is certified in Blood Flow Restriction techniques. Find out what BFR training is and why it is a cutting edge form of training!
Keep Your Muscles In Check
Occupational therapists are experts in making sure you can perform activities of daily living. These three exercises will keep your muscles in check!
Breathing Technique for Holiday Stress Management
Use this breathing technique for holiday stress management. Anne Nord takes you through steps for proper breathing that calms you down and increases focus.
What is the TMJ?
Find out what the TMJ is. If you have a potential dysfunction with your TMJ, find steps for treating and finding help to improve your quality of life!
Achieve and Maintain a Healthy Spine
Keeping a healthy spine can be key to living a healthy and happy lifestyle. Find out how you can achieve and maintain a healthy spine with these tips.
Plantar Fasciitis: How to take care of your plantar fascia
When the plantar fascia becomes inflamed, it can cause pain when walking and performing activities. Find out what to do if you have plantar fasciitis.
Jumper’s Knee
Knee pain from Jumper’s Knee can be debilitating. Find out what you can do if you think you have Jumper’s knee to get back to your sport!
Do I have a concussion?
Do I have a concussion? If you are experiencing theses symptoms, you may want to contact a specialized healthcare provider near you.
A Quick Lesson on BPPV
Austin shares a quick lesson on BPPV. Find out what it is and why you don’t have to live with being dizzy or having vertigo.
Does your backpack fit properly?
Take this backpack quiz to make sure you can fit a backpack properly. Having the right backpack and fitting it to your body can prevent pain and injury!
Dealing With Low Back Pain
Dealing with low back pain can be difficult. Many miss work or life moments due to back pain. Here are a few ways to manage low back pain.
Orthotics – are they worth it? A go-to guide for consumers.
Find out if you may benefit from orthotics, and why physical therapists take a unique approach to fitting orthotics and looking at the body as a whole.