By Doctor of Physical Therapy, Sam Imholte I’ve been around the profession of physical therapy for much of my life due to sports, regular “kids being kids” injuries, high school and college friends looking to improve their performance, family members undergoing orthopedic surgeries, and now as a licensed physical therapist. Along the way, I’ve heard … Continued
Lynzy Lentz, Doctor of Physical Therapy Committing to undergoing a total knee replacement can be scary for many, and there may be many unknown factors that might be making you skeptical about going through with a surgery such as this one. However, with these tips, your surgery and recovery should be smoother and more successful, and you … Continued
Dani Weber, Doctor of Physical Therapy “I’m So Dizzy My Head Is Spinning!” You’ve heard these song lyrics, right?! Maybe I just aged myself, but either way, if you’ve ever dealt with dizziness you may know the feeling. If you google the word “dizzy,” you will see there is an array of ways to describe … Continued
Are you currently breastfeeding your baby or planning to? Don’t let bad posture add to the stress. Here are some tips to help support you and your baby, while preventing back or neck pain associated with breastfeeding. Aside from posture, here are some basic tips for nursing
By Doctor of Physical Therapy, Dani Weber Back pain is a common complaint among people of many ages and can happen for a variety of reasons. The majority of cases of back pain are not a result of structural damage to the bones or muscles, and do not require surgery or braces. Back pain can … Continued
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