Why December Is the Best Time to Start Physical Therapy As a Doctor of Physical Therapy, I often hear patients say, “I’ll start after the holidays.” While that sounds reasonable, waiting until January can actually cost you time, money, and progress. Here’s why December is the best time to start a physical therapy journey and […]
Injury PreventionTop 5 Ways PT Helps You Find Freedom in Daily Life What Does Freedom Mean to You? For many people, freedom means being able to work without pain, enjoy favorite hobbies, travel comfortably, or simply keep up with daily routines without limitation. While injuries and aging are part of life, losing your independence doesn’t have […]
Injury PreventionPreventing 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. – Reduce the amount of decorative throw […]
Aging, Injury PreventionProtect 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 Milwaukee alone, there are over 7 Irish dance schools. This leaves a lot of […]
Injury PreventionTissue 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 timeline. Learn more about which factors that […]
Injury Prevention, Sports MedicineFlexibility 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 focuses on the ability of soft tissue to passively stretch. Soft tissues are made up of muscles, ligaments, tendons, and connective tissue, all of which […]
Injury PreventionShoveling 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 offers insights into how to shovel snow effectively while minimizing the […]
Injury PreventionHow Do I know if I Have Achilles Tendinitis? What is Achilles Tendinitis? Achilles tendinitis is characterized by pain in the Achilles tendon or the thick cord on the back of your ankle. The Achilles tendon attaches your calf muscles to your heel bone. Achilles tendinitis may also create pain on the heel bone itself […]
Injury Prevention, Pain Management, Sports Medicine
