Events

All of our PTs are Doctors of PT: An explanation of the transition to a doctoring profession and becoming an entry point for musculoskeletal care You may not be familiar with your physical therapist referring to themselves as Doctor, but as our profession has grown and evolved of the years, so too has our level of training. In the beginning days of physical therapy and physical therapist was able to complete a 4 year Bachelor degree in order to be able to treat. As time went on, and the knowledge of the human body and rehabilitation progressed, the standard of education for our ... read more »

Did you know that PTs can be trained to treat TMD (temporomandibular joint dysfunction)?  This is one of the dysfunctions that we treat here at Valley Physical Therapy South.  Last week Jeff Blanchard gave a lecture to a study group of local dental hygienists.  Topics covered included diagnosis and treatment of TMD as well as what hygienists might do in their jobs to decrease stress on their bodies.  If you or someone you know has jaw symptoms, headaches, and pain with eating or talking, give us a call.  We will be able to work together with your dentist to help ... read more »

2012 Fitness Resolution Takes Some Tenacity and a PSP “Resolution Reward”! If your 2012 Resoltion is a health, fitness or even a financial goal, one key to successfully reaching your New Years Resolution goals is to make a behavioral change.  In order for that change to become habit one must be tenacious and stick with the plan. You might have heard an expression that says “it takes three weeks in order to form a new habit.”  Unfortunately, this vague statement is not only untrue but it has no scientific basis. As a matter of fact the myth may have been propagated in a book ... read more »

It is officially the New Year! How are your resolutions coming along?

Enjoy Winterfest Refreshments and Good Company!