Most parents have never heard of pediatric physical therapy, but it’s a vital part of helping children who have disabilities or developmental delays to reach their fullest potential. Physical therapists work with children to improve their strength, mobility, balance, and coordination. They also help kids learn how to properly use their muscles and joints to
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Orthopedic Physical Therapy Facts: Why You Should See a Physical Therapist
Millions of people around the world suffer from painful or debilitating orthopedic conditions, which are conditions that affect the bones, muscles, and joints. Orthopedic physical therapy is a specialized form of physical therapy that can help to improve the patient’s movement and function. Let’s talk about some facts surrounding orthopedic physical therapy that you should
Read MoreThings You Should Know Before Starting Hand Therapy Services
If you have hand pain or any kind of disability in your hand and/or wrist, you may be considering hand therapy. This is a specialized kind of therapy that is an effective, non-surgical, non medicinal treatment for issues affecting the hand and arm. Hand therapy involves the use of various modalities to promote healing and
Read MoreHow Aquatic Therapy Can Help You Move Better and Recuperate Faster
You’ve likely heard that swimming is the best form of exercise because the water provides resistance to build muscle, as well as buoyancy to keep exercise easy on the joints. For these reasons, swimming as a form of therapy, known as aquatic therapy, is extremely beneficial after an injury. In this blog, we discuss further
Read MoreWhat Is Dry Needling & How Can It Help You Recover Faster?
Dry needling is a safe, effective, minimally-invasive treatment that aims to accelerate healing, improve health, and allow individuals to return to an active lifestyle. The treatment is carried out by skilled physical therapists and uses fine needles to manipulate tight bands of tissue known as trigger points. Dry needling is a therapeutic treatment that is
Read MoreHow Physical Therapy Can Prevent Sports Injuries
Whether you’re a professional or amateur athlete, sports activities – especially contact sports like football and ice hockey, or high-impact running sports like soccer and basketball – can easily cause injuries. In the event of a sports injury, you might have to undergo physical therapy (PT) in order to recover as quickly as possible. Physical
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