By: Jacqueline Dagostino PT, DPT, OCS, Cert VRS Heat therapy can be used for many different benefits, including relief of pain, muscle spasms, feelings of joint stiffness and for relaxation. By dilating blood vessels, heat increases circulation and blood flow,…
By Kyle Dorsey, PT, DPT For years members of the healthcare world have prescribed R.I.C.E (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) following an acute injury but is this really the best treatment option? Dr. Gabe Mirkin, a Harvard University physician published “The…
As a physical therapy patient, you will have 2 responsibilities that will be key to a successful outcome. If not fulfilled, your chances of success are significantly reduced. Although it is important to find yourself a high quality, manual Physical…
Are you currently experiencing neck pain when looking over your shoulder and frequent headaches? Cervicogenic headaches are estimated to be the cause of 18% of chronic headaches and affect women 4 times more than men. These headaches are of musculoskeletal…
Unless you’ve taken an extensive anatomy course or have experience dealing with different types of pain, you are most likely unaware of the symptoms your body signals when you damage a nerve versus a muscle. Although both are extremely important,…
The average American adult is quite a busy individual. Within the hours in a single day, we must work, eat/cook about 3 meals, take care of children/pets, workout, sleep, and somehow find time to do give our brain and body…
In the state of California patients have the right to direct access of physical therapy services. What does it mean to have “direct access”? Well, the definition varies from state to state. In the state of California, it means that…
For your protection, we’ve installed specialized filters with a 99.99% reduction of viruses, bacteria and mold on surfaces and in the air. Dear Valued Patients, For the protection of your continued health and protection, we have recently installed ActivePure Technology…
Scapular dyskinesis is an altered position or movement of the scapula (shoulder blade). Another term for this is called “SICK” scapular syndrome. “SICK” scapula is an acronym that stands for scapular malposition, inferior medial border prominence, coracoid pain, and scapular dyskinesis (or abnormal…
If you have pain or are recovering from an injury, it can be hard to know when pain during exercise is okay or causing harm. Sometimes pain during an exercise is completely normal. Occasionally pain may be harmful, and the…
