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…
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 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 Jacqueline Dagostino | PT, DPT, OCS, Cert. VRS Doctor of Physical Therapy, Director of Rehabilitation Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Certified Vestibular Rehabilitation Specialist Self-muscle or myofascial release can be used to temporarily improve mobility, decrease pain, relax tight…
By Dr. Prachi Karande | PT, DPT Have you been suffering from chronic low back pain for years without consistent relief? Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is one of the leading causes of disability affecting an individual’s ability to participate…
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…
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…
