My Journey Through ACL Rehab After a Ski Injury
A physical therapist, injured on the slopes, becomes the patient—navigating ACL rehab, tibial plateau fracture recovery, and BFR therapy to regain strength.
Does Manual Therapy Work? Understanding Its Role in Physical Therapy
Is manual therapy right for you? Learn how hands-on techniques help relieve pain, improve mobility, and support your recovery.
What Happens During Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy?
Discover what to expect from OMT, how it helps with jaw pain, posture, headaches, difficulty swallowing, snoring and more, and why it might be right for you.
Dry Needling for Low Back Pain (LBP)
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions in the United States, and dry needling has shown promising results in treating this condition.
Preparing for a Confident Birth: The Role of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
Preparing for labor and delivery goes beyond packing your hospital bag; it encompasses physical, emotional, and mental readiness for the childbirth process.
End of Year Physical Therapy Insurance Benefits Reminder
Many insurance companies have a benefit deadline of December 31. Consider getting your tune-up before insurance benefits reset or expire.
5 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Physical Therapy
As musculoskeletal experts, PTs have the experience and knowledge to help you reach your movement goals. As a patient, you have the power to do what it takes to achieve the most optimal outcome.
6 Tips to Get the Most Out of PT While Having Fun
Physical therapist Collin Reid shows that the sky is the limit when it comes to making physical therapy meaningful, enjoyable and effective. Your PT experience can be a personalized journey filled with camaraderie, creativity and fun.
PT in the Pool – Unlocking the Healing Power of Aquatic/Water Physical Therapy
Water’s unique combination of buoyancy, heat, hydrostatic pressure, and resistance makes aquatic physical therapy a valuable tool in the realm of PT.
Pilates-Based Physical Therapy: A Comprehensive Approach to Healing and Wellness
Pilates is a well-established and effective approach to rehabilitation. Its incorporation into traditional physical therapy offers long-lasting musculoskeletal benefits, injury prevention, and a holistic approach to healing.
5 Things You Didn’t Know Physical Therapists Treat
With the new year comes new goals and resolutions. As you work toward the things you want to achieve, consider the many ways physical therapy can help. Physical therapists can do a lot more than many people realize.
10 Myths about Physical Therapy, Busted
October is National Physical Therapy Month, a time set aside each year to celebrate the profession and those who dedicate their careers to helping others live their best lives. To support the cause, we’re debunking the top 10 myths about PT.
4 Fun Facts About Physical Therapy
How much do you know about physical therapy? Most people know what PT is, and have a good idea about how it works, but there are some things that the physical therapists at Therapeutic Associates wish everybody knew, that many don’t.
KT Tape – A Versatile Tool for Healing and Performance
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete, recovering from an injury, or seeking relief from everyday aches, KT Tape provides a versatile, drug-free option to enhance your physical well-being and support an active lifestyle.
Utilizing ASTYM and FDM in Manual Therapy
FDM and ASTYM are both physical therapy modalities that may be used independently, or in conjunction with other modalities to enhance the effectiveness of traditional rehabilitation methods.
Exploring Innovative Approaches in Manual Therapy
Research continues to provide evidence that a combination of manual therapy, active movement/exercise, and patient education produces the best results toward the goal of unrestricted, pain-free participation in daily work and recreational activities.
Physical Therapy after a Motor Vehicle Accident
There are few injuries that are less predictable in their nature, less consistent in their outcome and more varied in their treatment than those sustained in a car accident. Physical therapy can be an effective treatment option.
What Should I Expect at My First Physical Therapy Appointment?
Once you’ve made the decision to pursue physical therapy, you may begin to wonder what to expect. Understandable! Physical therapist Sarah Macomber describes what you can expect during your initial evaluation and why it’s so important.
Can Physical Therapy Help with My Jaw Pain and Headaches?
If you’re suffering from jaw pain and headaches, your jaw pops or gets stuck when you eat or talk, or you have other unexplained symptoms, you may have TMD – Temporomandibular Disorder (often referred to as TMJ). A skilled PT can work with you to address your situation and set you on the road to recovery.
Servant Leadership: How your PT’s leadership style may help your back pain.
Health care providers, including PTs, all go through extensive training to show care and compassion for people, but their leadership styles can vary. There is an emerging style called servant leadership that may have some extra benefit to patients.
Physical Therapy for Injury-Free Golf
Whether you’re an avid golfer or someone who hits the course every now and then, optimal fitness can improve your golf performance and help you prevent golf-related injury. Physical therapists with specialized training can help you take your game to the next level.
Physical Therapy for Concussion After a Car Crash
A concussion is a traumatic injury to the brain that can be caused during a motor vehicle accident, with or without impact to the head. Specially trained physical therapists offer expert care in concussion rehabilitation, and will work with your physician throughout treatment.
Physical Therapy for TMD and Jaw Pain Relief
If you have pain in your jaw on one or both sides, you may have TMD, sometimes referred to as TMJ. Our skilled physical therapists are educated and experienced in treating this disorder and can help get you on the road to recovery.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – How Physical Therapy Can Help
Everyone gets tired and worn down from time to time. But when that feeling goes from merely being tired to being extremely fatigued and no amount of rest seems to help, chronic fatigue syndrome may be to blame. Through physical therapy, you can learn how to conserve energy while slowly improving strength and endurance.
