Hypersensitivity After a Hand Injury
If you are not tolerating the feel of your sleeve touching your arm, the pressure of water in the shower or even the thought of using your hand after an arm injury, then you have…
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8 Ways to Get (and Stay) Motivated
Being (and staying) motivated isn’t always easy. We have so many things going on in our lives that distract us from our goals. We must keep our eyes on the prize and not let the…
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Making SMART Goals
Dreams are important but they’re not the same as goals. Goals (when written well), like dreams, are aspirational – but they’re also more specific. While a dream may be the roof of a building, goals…
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Gliding for Nerve Injuries in the Arm
How are the nerves affected in an elbow, wrist, or hand injury? Sensory nerves transmit signals from our arm to the brain, processing that information and triggering reactions in our body. Motor nerves transmit signals…
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10 SAFETY TIPS WHEN MOVING
Moving, sure it can be a real “PAIN”, but here are some tips to avoid it becoming PAINFUL. Take your time, get organized, and use all available help to avoid stress and injuries. 1. Get…
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NO GYM? NO PROBLEM! 4 Ways to Fit in Daily Exercise (FOR FREE!)
If you live far from a facility, don’t have childcare, or a subscription just doesn’t fit within your budget; you may be one of the many who choose to forgo a gym membership. Luckily, you…
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5 Tips For Transitioning Back To Your Office Workstation
With life beginning to normalize, many professionals are leaving the comfort of their homes (and pajamas) and heading back into the office for full-time work. As we adjust to our new (old) work environments, we…
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The Importance of Nutrition and How it Aids in Recovery
Oftentimes, when injuries occur, we automatically apply the R.I.C.E method: Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. This, combined with physical therapy, is great for managing injuries in many situations and therefore has been used for years…
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Using Physical Therapy to Prevent Injury and Illness
It is estimated that only 25% of Americans meet the CDC minimum recommendations for daily physical activity. Further, around 80% of Americans are overweight, and 40% are obese. It is time America focuses on health…
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Balance: Treatment Approach from A Physical Therapist
What is Balance? Every year, countless Americans are diagnosed as having “abnormal” balance. It is quite common; you are not alone. Balance is the ability to maintain your body position over your feet. In simple terms, it…
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