I had my first major knee surgery more than 15 years ago, so I’ve been working with physical therapists for a long time. But I still continue to learn about various types of exercises and how they can help the body heal and grow stronger. I’d never really thought about Read more…
Many of us know someone that has been affected by a stroke. They can be life-threatening, and they often seem to happen without any warning — that can be scary. But what is a stroke exactly? And can it be prevented? The Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy, a part of the American Read more…
Having gone through this process several times, this was one of the easier posts to conceive (and one of the harder ones to make sure I was citing outside sources). I’ve been advised to do several of these things, like wearing shorts, talking about expectations, and writing down questions, even Read more…
Can physical therapy help with pelvic pain? with advice from Jessica Hice, PT, DPT Pelvic pain is a symptom that is easy to ignore. When considering talking to a doctor or physical therapist, women (and men) think about the awkward conversations, and the prospect of an invasive examination, and they Read more…
Joint replacement surgery has become fairly common in recent years. It has become easier to recuperate from, and the implanted replacements last a lot longer than they used to. In the 1980s, I was told a new knee would last 10-15 years; now, they can last up to 30 years. Read more…
As one who has aged with a combination of injuries that is most likely from overuse as a teenage dancer, I’ve tried to be more aware of my body as an adult — aware of how each movement feels, whether I’m in a class for dance, yoga or Pilates; as Read more…