By Clint Lutterman, Doctor of Physical Therapy Warmer weather is here, which is excellent! As physical therapists, we encourage you to get outside and introduce some more movement into your daily routine- whether it’s through walking, running, biking, shooting some hoops, or gardening! However, we want you to do this safely! Injuries often occur when … Continued
By Taylor Illg, Doctor of Physical Therapy Here are some common misconceptions about the lower back that we often hear as physical therapists. Myth #1: I shouldn’t lift anything heavy or from the ground because it will hurt my back. Fact: You can lift any object you want if you have proper form. Make sure … Continued
Do you have an upcoming vacation or road trip? Are you nervous because you experience urinary urgency or frequency? Urinary urgency and frequency are quite common. Here are a few tips and techniques you can use to make your trip more enjoyable. 4 Tips To Keep You On The Road: It’s important to know what … Continued
Short on time and need to hit the ground running? Follow this short/quick checklist to be sure your heart, lungs, and muscles are ready for a workout! A proper warm-up is important in getting the body ready for exercise and decreasing risk for injury. Think of the body before working out like a car sitting … Continued
By Doctor of Physical Therapy, Matt Wanderscheid Do you have or have you had back spasms? Read this! What are back spasms? Back spasms are a very common and painful condition that occur when the muscles that run along the spine tighten up and do not let go. I think about them like a Charley … Continued
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Gabe Dubberke If you ask almost any physical therapist what areas of the body they treat the most, they would likely tell you knees, backs, and shoulders. Many of the most common shoulder injuries, such as impingement syndrome and rotator cuff tears, involve the rotator cuff either directly or indirectly, but, … Continued
Blog Post: January 31st, 2022 Jamie Rabe, Doctor of Physical Therapy According to the American Urogynecologic Society, 1 in 4 women over age 20 will experience some type of pelvic floor dysfunction including pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, or fecal incontinence in their lifetime. Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when organs that reside in the pelvis … Continued
By Matt Wanderscheid, Doctor of Physical Therapy It’s the new year! Part of what I want to do in 2022 is start answering some of the most common questions our patients ask us on a daily basis. One very common question is the age old debate on ice vs heat! I will try to break … Continued
You’ve probably heard of telehealth, and perhaps you’ve even utilized it. Whether you have or haven’t used telehealth, you most likely still have questions, especially when it comes to physical therapy services via telehealth. So, who might choose telehealth for physical therapy? Then, when and how do you go about doing it? All of our … Continued
Blog Post: December 13th, 2021 By Certified Athletic Trainer, Kelly Leeper My name is Kelly Leeper, and I’m a certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) at 21st Century Rehab in Knoxville. At times, there is confusion around what an athletic trainer actually is and what we do. Sometimes people tend to hear the word “trainer” and think … Continued