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
When the calendar year comes to a close, we often find ourselves physically and mentally depleted from the holidays and the end-of-the-year rush. It’s no wonder that some of the most common self-improvement resolutions uttered as the clock strikes midnight are: eat more healthily and commit to a regular exercise program. January is a great … 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
Blog Post: January 18th, 2021 Lindsay Dean, Doctor of Physical Therapy What do you think of when you hear Physical Therapy? Do you think of an injury or surgery? You probably do, and for good reason! One of the biggest areas of treatment within outpatient physical therapy is treatment after an injury or surgery. However, my goal … Continued
Blog Post: March 1st, 2021 By Jason Horras, Doctor of Physical Therapy It’s been said, “Offense wins games. Defense wins championships.” Regardless of your football philosophy, we want you defending the ultimate home territory, the territory of your body. There’s been a lot of talk about preventing the Covid-19 virus, but one area of prevention … Continued
Blog Post: October 18th, 2021 By: Doctor of Physical Therapy, Steve Cassabaum Almost everyone exercises with the intent of getting better. Most of the general public know the many positive benefits of exercise that include lowering blood pressure, increasing bone density, increasing muscle mass, improving flexibility and endurance, and improving cardiovascular function, to name just … Continued
Blog Post: September 27th, 2021 Emelia Johnson, Athletic Trainer, Certified (LAT/ATC) We all know we need to get sleep, but a question we often ask ourselves is “How do I get good sleep?” According to the National Sleep Foundation, there are 10 simple tips to improving your sleep so you can get on the right … Continued