Physical therapy plays a crucial role in managing musculoskeletal pain, restoring function, and promoting long-term recovery. One important tool in a physical therapist’s arsenal is manual manipulation, a hands-on technique used to address pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion.…
The connection between our mind and body is beautiful, but it can also be a complex skill to master. Whether you are managing a recent injury or a chronic condition, the impact of mental health on your recovery process is…
BFR-T is a modality used in physical therapy to help patients regain muscle strength and size without requiring exercising at high mechanical loads (i.e high external resistance). How does it accomplish this? By applying the right amount of external pressure…
By Dr. Emmanuel Vazquez | PT, DPT, CSCS, Cert VRS Feeling like the room is spinning, nauseous, lightheaded, or having difficulty with balance? Physical therapy can help! Physical Therapy can help identify and treat your dizziness symptoms, whether it’s from…
If you’ve been referred to physical therapy for pelvic floor rehabilitation, you’re probably dealing with pelvic pain, urinary leakage, prolapse, or a number of other conditions that impact your quality of life. While it is perfectly normal to be nervous…
By Kevin Stahl, PT, DPT Welcome back to our series of blog posts discussing how you can start exercising to meet the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans and improve your overall health! If this is the first post of the…
By Kevin Stahl, PT, DPT Last week, we opened a discussion about what would be an appropriate (i.e. helpful, realistic, and actionable) set of New Year’s Resolutions around increasing your physical activity. For a full recap, be sure to follow…
By Kevin Stahl, PT, DPT It’s almost here: New Years Day, 2023. With the coming of January, many of us reflect on the past year with our minds full of holiday cheer, reveling in the festivities of the past few…
By Todd Sparks PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS After more than two years of pandemic life, many of us are no longer strangers to the idea of working from home. When everyone packed up their computers and set up shop at…
By Kyle Dorsey Doctor of Physical Therapy Performance Plus Physical Therapy If you’ve ever attended Physical Therapy, you’ve most likely been sent home with a list of exercises to complete between scheduled visits. While these exercises are often simple and…
