Here’s how Physical Therapists evaluate and treat pain through movement: EXERCISE: You can lessen the chronic widespread of pain by 28%, if you exercise more than 3 times per week. MANUAL THERAPY: From carpal tunnel syndrome to low back pain, this type of care can effectively reduce your pain and improve your movement. EDUCATION: Physical […]
Optimal Movement: Putting the pieces together
By Michael Marcello, DPT The ability to perform optimal movement, whether getting out of a chair or throwing a curveball, requires a foundation in certain areas before engaging in a complex task. These components for optimal movement require appropriate mobility of the joint and/or soft tissue, strength to stabilize the joints involved in movement, and […]
A New Concept in ITB Syndrome
By Tegan Johnson, D.P.T., C.C.I. Iliotibial Band (ITB) Syndrome is a common cause of lateral knee pain often found in runners. When faced with knee pain, runners worry about injuries to their ligaments or joint that may affect their ability to run long term. They often discount the possibility that pain can also be caused […]