By Jacqueline Dagostino, PT, DPT, OCS, Cert. VRS The intervertebral disc is a strong fibrocartilaginous disc separating each bone in our spine. It provides cushioning, shock absorption, and support to the spinal column, and plays a large role in our…
By Kyle Dorsey, PT, DPT Doctor of Physical Therapy Performance Plus Physical Therapy One of the most common questions people are asked when they come into Physical Therapy is if they are experiencing any pain or soreness. Sometimes people can…
By Dr. Rachel Herman | PT, DPT Sleep is a crucial time for our body and its healing as it is the time when our cells most involved with growth and regeneration are the most active. Not getting enough sleep…
By Kyle Dorsey, PT, DPT Doctor of Physical Therapy The inventions of MRI, X-rays, ultrasounds and other diagnostic tools have helped advance the medical profession and allow for almost instantaneous answers for the everyday individual who is experiencing acute…
By Dr. Rachel Herman | PT, DPT Stretching is a component of wellness that can often be overlooked or forgotten about. While strengthening and endurance based exercises are important, stretching is crucial to help us manage our aches and pains.…
By Dr. Andrew Novencido | PT, DPT, CSCS When we think of getting stronger and building muscle mass, we tend to think of lifting bigger, heavier weights. This instinct has been proven correct by science, as research shows that resistance…
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…
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…
Do you have back pain or a recent injury? Or just aren’t moving or feeling your best? If you have a problem related to the musculoskeletal system (bones, spine, joints, cartilage, muscles, tendons, and ligaments), a physical therapist can likely…
The combination of the warmth, decreased gravitational loads and the resistance of water as well as the expertise of a specially trained aquatic Physical Therapist combine for the perfect environment to improve strength, range of motion and function following an…
