Getting You Back to Better
If your knees are making more noise than the creaky old stairs you are trying to ascend, it may be time to talk to your doctor about hyaluronic acid injections or a total knee replacement. These two solutions are vastly different, and one is much less extreme than the other. You may be wondering what …
With the cost of earning a Doctor of Physical Therapy getting more expensive, it’s expected to graduate with huge education loans. The amount of student loan debt can be daunting! As you start your first job as a PT and begin planning for the life goals such as starting a family, updating the leaky high …
Do Physical Therapists Qualify for a Medical Professional Home Loan? Read More »
Snowshoeing is an ancient sport that has continued in popularity over the millennia. Perhaps the average athlete no longer uses the sport to hunt down herds of prey in the tundra, but it’s still a fun way to enjoy some winter adventure. Ensuring that you keep proper form while snowshoeing can help you avoid injury …
The Best Exercises for Snowshoeing – How to Prepare from a Physical Therapist Read More »
Enduring chronic pain affects every aspect of your daily life. You become short-tempered with the people around you, stop doing things that you enjoy, and stay in a generally unpleasant mood. The good news is that there are ways to eradicate pain so that you can get back to your old self. Have you been …
Cortisone Injections vs Total Knee Replacement – A Helpful Guide Read More »
One of the more common issues that we see after a Total Knee Replacement is a rash that can develop after surgery. Even though this can be scary, most of the time, it’s easily treated with at home with emergency medical attention. So if you are reading this on the way to the E.R., don’t …
Rash After a Total Knee Replacement – What to Know Read More »
Getting a total knee replacement tends to throw a wrench in your plans. But what happens if those plans are set in stone? And more importantly, what happens when those plans require flying? Some things just can’t be changed, and while it’s more difficult to do so, it is possible to fly after a total …
Flying After A Total Knee Replacement – What You Need to Know Read More »
You’re a runner, so you run. But what other exercise do you use to supplement your passion for the pavement? It may seem superfluous to add more work to your routine, but research shows us that it can benefit your performance. Specifically, core and pelvic exercises to improve strength and stability are known to decrease …
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Foam rolling is a popular tool for many athletes. Sure, it feels good (…or not so good), but what does it actually do? The market is teeming with different shapes, textures, and models of rollers. Though it’s a widely used technique, there aren’t many research studies examining the effects of foam rolling. Yet, there are …
Common Myths About Foam Rolling – From a Physical Therapist Read More »
If you have been following along with our series then you already know that elevating your knee after you have had a total knee replacement is crucial to the healing process because it increases blood flow, reduces swelling, and eases your post-surgical discomfort. You may be wondering how to elevate your knee after total replacement …
5 Wedge Elevation Pillows to Ease Your Pain After A Knee Replacement Read More »
It was your first night in your own bed after having a total knee replacement. The sun happily pokes through the blinds as the birds sing a melodious tune that allows you to gently wake up. It’s such a lovely morning that you almost don’t notice the nagging pain and the enormous amount of swelling …
Reduce Your Swelling With PEACE And LOVE After A Knee Replacement Read More »
