The “rotator cuff” is something that a lot of people had heard of, but they’re not really familiar with what it actually does, why it’s important, etc. It’s also commonly called the wrong term – “rotator cup” or “rotary cup”, for example. The name tells you exactly what it does if you really think about […]
When you’re experiencing pain in the shoulder or in the back, there are a lot of things that can be contributing to it. An evaluation with a physical therapist can help assess what all is playing a role in your pain. One structure that can be involved with BOTH areas is a large muscle called […]
As someone who has personally dealt with back pain, I can appreciate how important it is that my hips stay strong to maintain a healthy back. By having good strength in the hips, some of the extra work and strain can be taken out of the back and can even help decrease the workload on […]
There are many important muscles and other structures to consider in the hips, and it’s important to have strong hips. One that is often neglected or underused is called the gluteus medius. The Anatomy & Function This muscle sits at the back of the hip and pelvis, underneath the gluteus maximus. It originates from the […]
In some cases, tightness in a variety of muscles can contribute to low back, hip, or knee pain. We wanted to share a couple of basic ideas to try. It’s best to contact your physical therapist if you’re suffering with pain in any of these areas. You will get evaluated and your PT will ensure […]
You’ve been seeing a rise in the new stretch session fad. New businesses are popping up across the country and existing businesses are adding it as a new service. In doing research about these sessions, I found that companies offer appointments that range from 15 minutes all the way up to 90 minutes. They often […]
As a physical therapist, I spend a good portion of my day working with my patients to make changes to their musculoskeletal systems, helping them to overcome problems associated with pain, movement, and strength. The musculoskeletal system is a complex system made up of bones, muscles, tendons, cartilage, ligaments, joints, and other connective tissue. It […]
In celebration of October being National Physical Therapy Month, we wanted to share this great “thank you” letter from someone who is grateful for the PT’s that have been in her life. Please enjoy her story below! ~ Dr. Alyssa Arms, PT, DPT, OCS A thank you to physical therapists who made my life what […]
Here we are – the final part of our three part series on total joint replacements. We’ve already talked about how to prepare before you even get the surgery done, and then what to expect while in the hospital. Let’s talk about what to expect as a whole during the rehabilitation process. What to Expect […]
In Part 1 of our 3 part series, we talked about how to get yourself prepared for an upcoming total joint replacement surgery. In this post, we’re going to discuss what to expect during your hospital stay and immediately afterwards. Your Hospital Stay For the typical total joint replacement, it’s pretty common to check in […]