by Aimee Keller, PT, DPT Commonly, physical therapy is thought of as treatment following an injury or after having surgery. However, physical therapy is effective in preventing injury, especially when it comes to fall prevention in the elderly population. A physical therapist can help identify factors that may be putting you at risk of future falls. Falls can occur due… Read more

by Ashley Klein, PT, DPT “Do you think a visit to the chiropractor would help the pain I am having?” is a common question many clients ask during their physical therapy appointments.  Oftentimes the answer to this question depends on the client, however, many clients use physical therapy and chiropractic care in conjunction with each other. What is the difference… Read more

By Kaity Hall, PT, DPT, ATC Do you wake with low back stiffness and soreness in the morning? A number of causes could be contributing to this common issue including something as simple as sleeping position. Improving your sleeping position will support your spine’s natural curvatures. This creates a more neutral position and  decreases strain to any areas that may… Read more

by Allison Garmager, PT, DPT Do you or someone you know have a diagnosis of an autoimmune disease? According to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association (AARDA), about 50 million Americans have an autoimmune disease. There are a wide variety of autoimmune diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, myositis, multiple sclerosis, and lupus. Although those listed may be some of the… Read more

by James Laughlin, PTA  You’ve heard it before. “You must strengthen your core”. “Your core is essential to sport performance”. “Strengthen your core and eliminate back pain”. The list goes on and on. All of these statements can be true. So why does your core matter? Developmentally the core is your foundation providing a central attachment for your extremities to… Read more