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 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…
By Prachi Karande, PT, DPT Over the last two years, the pandemic has changed the way we work, forcing us to adapt our homes into spaces we not only live in, but also work in. Therefore naturally, we have spent…
By Jacqueline Dagostino, PT, DPT, OCS, Cert. VRS Do you think you exercise enough? Following the recommended exercise guidelines can lower your risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), cancer, dementia, depression, and anxiety. Exercise…
