Ice or Heat? Recovering from Injury the Right Way
When it comes to rehabilitation and recovery, one of the most common questions our PTs are asked is "Should I use ice or heat?" Knowing the appropriate time to use…
Mobility & Stability within Yoga
What is Mobility and Stability? Two primary areas we focus on in yoga are mobility and stability. Mobility is defined as the ability to move freely and with ease. Stability…
Why Wait For Rehab If You Can Prehab?
When people hear “physical therapy” their minds generally go right to treatment after an injury or pain. And that is the majority of what currently fills our schedule. But it’s…
Physical Therapy for Temporomandibular Dysfunction
What Is TMD?: Temporomandibular Dysfunction is a collection of symptoms that involve the mouth, jaw and supporting structures. While not typically associated with physical therapy, these symptoms can affect eating,…
What is Dry Needling?
More and more often we are getting patients who walk in our doors with a referral that mentions dry needling, or people coming in off the recommendation of a friend…
Good Sore vs Bad Sore – When to Keep Pushing.
We’ve all been there. You took a little too much time off from exercising and now that you’ve finally made your triumphant return to the gym (or track or treadmill…
The Importance of Exertion Testing with Concussions
When an athlete suffers from an orthopedic injury, they go through testing to determine if they are safe to return to their sport. The most common example of this is…
What Does it Take To Be A Physical Therapist?
If you ask a physical therapist how they got involved with the profession, many people may be surprised to discover that there are multiple paths to physical therapy. Overall, everyone…
How Can Physical Therapy Help Me During a Pandemic?
How Can Physical Therapy Help Me During a Pandemic? In the era of COVID, a brand new life language has been forced upon us. We now embrace solitude for the…
Bike Fit Tips From an FX Physical Therapist
Cycling is such a great workout! Whether you prefer to head out for a ride or hit the spin studio to burn some extra calories. Although cycling is a universal…