Jul 212 minWhy do I still feel pain?Why do I still feel pain? It’s a question that will be asked more often as the prevalence of persistent pain continues to rise. Pain can ...
Jun 31 minSafely Returning to the GymStarting back up at the gym after a long layoff can be done safely. Do not expect to jump back in where you left off. Before getting back...
Apr 172 minManaging Your Pain At HomeWith the ongoing pandemic, many healthcare services have been limited. For patients enduring pain, this time may be challenging. Not to m...
Feb 62 minHamstring StretchingHow long has it been since you could touch your toes? Hamstring tightness is a common complaint of our patients in physical therapy. Tigh...
Sep 5, 20191 minHealthy Smoothie RecipesSmoothies are a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and veggies in a delicious drink that doesn't take long to make! You can make ...
Aug 1, 20191 minWhat is PNF?Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation or PNF was developed in the 1940s as a series of techniques aimed at improving muscular coordin...
Jun 29, 20191 minHip Flexor StretchingYour hip flexors are a group of muscles located at the top of your thigh that help to bring your leg forward, like with walking. These mu...
May 21, 20191 minStrength Training PrinciplesStrength training is a large part of the rehabilitation process in physical therapy. These training principles are used when prescribing ...
May 1, 20191 minWhat is IASTM? Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, often abbreviated IASTM, is a manual therapy technique used in many outpatient physical the...
Apr 4, 20191 minFoam Roll SeriesA foam roller is a common piece of equipment found in most PT offices and gyms. The roller is typically used to perform self-myofascial r...
Feb 15, 20192 min6 Common Running Injuries and How to Prevent ThemRunning is a popular form of exercise and a great way to improve your cardiovascular health. Like any form of exercise, there is risk for...
Nov 21, 20181 minInteresting Information for Anyone Considering SurgeryWe all would like to avoid surgery but sometimes it becomes the best option. Here is an interesting article that highlights the value of...
Oct 4, 20182 minMy Desk is a Pain in the Neck (or Back)!!!One of the most frequent issues we see in our Physical Therapy office is neck or back pain from long days of working on a computer. It’s ...
Sep 5, 20182 minQuick Tips for a Healthy BackOne of the most common issues that brings a person into a Physical Therapy office is lower back pain. In fact, almost 80% of us will have...
Aug 2, 20181 minWhat is Physical Therapy?A question I get asked a lot is…What is Physical Therapy??? Here at Performance Therapy Center, our view is that Physical Therapists help...
