Tag: Physical Therapy

How to Find Good Physical Therapy

Finding good physical therapy is important for many reasons. The point of physical therapy is to give people the ability to return to life as normal.

Aquatic Physical Therapy: Why It May Be Right For You

Aquatic physical therapy can do a world of good for the person suffering from spine health issues, especially those dealing with back pain. In fact, sometimes aquatic therapy is the only thing that may not cause any pain. You may

Physical Therapy for Soft Tissue Dysfunction

Soft tissues of the body include skin, muscle, ligaments, and tendons. Proper physical therapy management and treatment of soft tissue injuries begin with a comprehensive evaluation to determine the origin of dysfunction. With regards to the soft tissue structures of

Preventative Physical Therapy for Spine Health

Most people think of physical therapy exclusively as a treatment for pain or injury. But there has been a significant shift in spinal healthcare toward injury prevention, especially when it comes to the back. The human spine is a complex

Physical Therapy for Prevention

MOST PEOPLE THINK OF PHYSICAL THERAPY EXCLUSIVELY AS A TREATMENT FOR PAIN OR INJURY, BUT THERE HAS BEEN A SIGNIFICANT SHIFT IN THE MEDICAL FIELD TOWARD INJURY PREVENTION Physical therapy is effective in improving balance, reducing falls, controlling osteoporosis, osteoarthritis,

Is Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain Worth Your Time?

By Larry Grine, DPT, Virginia Therapy and Fitness Center The prevalence of low back pain is staggering. Approximately four out of five people will experience low back pain during their lives. It is one of the most common reasons for

Pregnancy Loss, Back Pain and the Hope of Physical Therapy

Pregnancy loss is a devastating experience no matter when it occurs, but third trimester loss is especially devastating. When Spinal Champion®  Jane experienced a heartbreaking third loss at 32 weeks pregnant, it resulted in devastating effects on her physical and