Hey drivers- a couple quick tips today, mainly focused on heat and hair. Did you know ice is generally recommend for the first day after a new injury? That’s to help address swelling and inflammation. Ice can also help numb the area to feel less painful. After you’ve had pain for a few days, you can probably change to heat. And if the problem is muscle related (soreness, tightness, etc), heat if often a good choice because it helps to relax muscle fibers. The best way to gene

The other day my PT student impressed me with her ability to not only pick a piece of paper up, but also put it back down! Why was this so impressive? Because you put a folded sheet of paper on the floor, stand on one leg, and pick it up with only your mouth- no hands allowed! I had been aware of the Paper Pickup Challenge in Fall 2017, but hadn’t tried it myself. What a great physical challenge! Success requires good joint mobility and flexibility, as well as core and hip st

Journey from foot injury to returning to dance.

A few easy ways to start treating shin splints are rest, stretching, massage, and ice.

You have the right to choose where you go for physical therapy. Even if you have been referred to one clinic, you may request another that w