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Activity First Physical Therapy Puts Our Patients FirstHow Physical Therapy Can Help Your Neck Pain
If you have chronic or onset neck pain, there’s hope for relief. Physical therapy is one of the most common treatments for neck pain because it’s so effective. Since physical therapy aims to strengthen and stretch the neck to relieve pain, patients experience relief...
Questions to Ask Your Insurance Company About Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is probably next on your list if you’ve recently experienced an injury or had surgery. While physical therapy is usually covered under most health insurance plans, there may be out-of-pocket costs. To avoid surprises during the physical therapy...
Tips For Extending the Benefits of Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is a great treatment option if you’ve experienced an injury, undergone surgery, or suffer from chronic muscle or joint pain. Physical therapy is often recommended for patients seeking pain relief, increasing mobility, or regaining function. However,...
Why Doctors Recommend Physical Therapy After Surgery
If you’ve recently undergone surgery or plan to soon, your doctor has probably mentioned physical therapy. Most doctors recommend physical therapy after surgery for a variety of reasons. Here are just a few. Physical Therapy Helps Speed Up the Healing Process...
The Benefits of A Custom Physical Therapy Treatment Plan
Physical therapy is intended to treat the individual. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to physical therapy. Every patient’s needs are different and should be treated differently. If you’ve undergone surgery, experienced an injury, or have chronic pain -...
How Physical Therapy Can Help Your Ankle Pain
You can experience pain in your ankles for a variety of different reasons. Ankle pain doesn’t necessarily mean you have a fracture or a sprain, but it is something you should address. When you visit a physical therapist to address the pain, they can evaluate your...
Improve Any Joint’s Range of Motion With Physical Therapy
People can have a limited range of motion in their joints for various reasons. Arthritis, surgery, and injuries are just some situations that can reduce your range of motion. Fortunately, physical therapy can help. Read on to learn how physical therapy helps improve...
How Guided and At-Home Exercises Help Your Rehab
Physical therapy is used for patients before or after surgery, after an injury, or when they’re experiencing pain in joints or muscles. Consistent physical therapy can help restore function and movement, as well as promote healing and pain relief. It is safe for...
Why Your Insurance Typically Covers Physical Therapy
A doctor often prescribes physical therapy for various reasons. They may suggest physical therapy to help treat an injury or assist with recovery after surgery. Or they may recommend physical therapy to help manage chronic pain. Whatever the reason, it’s clear that...
Physical Therapy May Be The Answer To Your Chronic Pain
Millions of Americans suffer from chronic pain every year. Chronic pain is more than just an annoyance, it can potentially affect and change a person’s quality of life. Experiencing pain on a regular basis can make it hard to work, enjoy everyday activities, and even...
How Sports Medicine Can Help Any Athlete
Sports-related injuries are extremely common and not just among professional athletes. Any level athlete can experience an injury - no matter their size, weight, or age. Sports medicine focuses on preventing these injuries by focusing on their unique needs and...
How Physical Therapy Can Help Your Knee Pain
Knee pain can be extremely frustrating and can interrupt your normal daily activities. Whether your knee pain is from an injury, surgery, or other issues - physical therapy can help. Experienced physical therapists often see patients with knee pain and use various...
How Physical Therapy Can Benefit People of All Ages
A common misconception is that physical therapy is just for athletes or people recovering from surgery. The truth is that physical therapy has many benefits for everyone! From kids to seniors, there’s no one who isn’t eligible for physical therapy. Here’s how physical...
Common Injuries Physical Therapy Can Help With
Injuries are an unfortunate part of life. Almost every person will experience an accidental injury at some point in their lifetime. And once you do, physical therapy is a great way to speed up the recovery process and heal quickly. Here are some of the most common...
What to Look for in a Good Physical Therapist
If you’ve never gone through physical therapy before, you may be a little hesitant to start. It’s important to feel comfortable with your physical therapist – and to trust them. Here’s what to look for in a good physical therapist. Experience Not only should your...
How Physical Therapy Can Help Your Back Pain
Nearly 65 million Americans experience back pain at some point in their life. In fact, back pain is the number one complaint physical therapists hear from their patients. The good news is that you don’t have to put up with back pain, and you may not even need invasive...
5 Benefits of Physical Therapy for Injuries
Physical therapy is a great way to help your body heal from an injury. Here are just five benefits of physical therapy. #1 Physical Therapy Will Guide Your Body To Heal Effectively After experiencing an injury through a car accident, sporting activity, or a fall -...
What Happens If You Don’t Get Physical Therapy After Surgery?
Getting surgery of any kind is a big deal. Whether it’s knee, ankle, shoulder, or back surgery - it will take some time to heal and get back to your normal activities. The recovery process is an important part of your surgery process. And part of the recovery process...