Low Back Pain Relief from Physical Therapy
Four out of five Americans experience back pain at some point in their lives. While the severity varies, research suggests that most cases of low back pain can be resolved…
Postpartum Pelvic Pain – Naomi Dillon
There are so many different causes of pelvic pain. Because our pelvis interacts so closely with our organs, many people get really concerned when their pelvis starts to hurt. Rightfully…
Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training in Rehabilitation:
A Useful Adjunct or Lucy’s Latest Trick?
Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training has gained recent popularity in the rehabilitation, fitness, and performance industries over the past decade. The early origins of BFR stem from the 1960’s when…
Postpartum Recovery with FX
Diastasis Rectus Abdominis Written By: Naomi Dillon PT, DPT During pregnancy your body moves and changes to accommodate your ever-growing baby. As your baby grows larger and larger, your abdomen…
What to Expect During A Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Session
Written By: Naomi Dillon PT, DPT A Thorough History Before determining if you are a candidate for an internal examination of your pelvic floor, you and your therapist will thoroughly…
How to Treat and Prevent Belayer’s Neck
Battling Belayer’s Neck When discussing pain and injuries from climbing, generally those that occur on the wall are what come to mind. However, if you ask someone an hour or…
When Should You Use a Weight Belt?
We’ve all seen some gym taboo when we are working out. Biceps curls in the squat rack, not re racking weight, and starting a conversation mid set with someone. Let…
Shin Splints: What? How? Why?
Shin splints, technically known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) affects 5-35% of runners. It involves pain on the inside of the lower leg that occurs with running and typically…
Bulletproofing for Obstacle Course Racing
Hey OCR fans, we know you are fanatics about your sport and we want to keep you in it for the long haul. Many of you may have signed up…
What Makes a Youth Pitcher Elite?
All little leaguers aspire to be elite at their craft. We’ve watched tee ball games where kids can only throw the ball 5 feet. Then, magically, they hit a certain…