February 2017

ACL tears are a common injury in many sports. Sports such as soccer, basketball, football, tennis – among others that require sudden stopping, cutting, or pivoting – have the highest risk. Children and high school athletes are already at a high risk of sustaining an injury if they specialize in one sport too early. Now, […]

Being the president can be a taxing – not to mention, time-consuming – job. Who can find time to stay healthy and in shape when you’re running a country? It might seem impossible, but surprisingly many of our presidents found time to stay fit during their stay in the White House. 1. Barack Obama This […]

So you’ve finally made your first appointment at a physical therapy clinic. Even though your friends or doctor recommended physical therapy, no one has told you what to expect. What should you wear? How long will it take? What will you do? All these questions and more will be answered right here. What Will Happen […]

You’ve been in pain for a while. Each day the pain gets worse and the Tylenol wears off too quickly. Finally, you call your doctor and he recommends physical therapy. Your doctor may recommend a particular clinic or therapist. However, you may want to do some research of your own to find one that suits […]

No parent wants to see his or her child go down during a game or sporting event. Seeing them hop off the field with assistance sometimes means a long road to recovery. Worse: it could mean gone are their dreams of playing in the big leagues. Although it’s impossible to prevent injuries 100% of the […]

Made famous by the likes of Olympic stars such as Michael Phelps, cupping is becoming an increasingly popular alternative rehabilitation method. In fact, it’s becoming so popular that even Hollywood is starting to pick it up as a fab in preparation for the Oscars according to some reports, which means only one thing: There’s going to […]