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Running Injuries and Physical Therapy
September 4th, 2019Just because we are able to run doesn’t make us great runners. For a number of reasons, many runners develop injuries each year. Running injuries typically occur when you push yourself too hard or how your body moves. Whether a runner’s goal is to improve his or her time, increase speed or stay fit, it’s essential
Find Relief for Your Hip and Knee Pain with Physical Therapy
June 20th, 2019Your hips and knees provide complex movements for the body by incorporating multiple joints, muscles, and tendons. When there is damage to any of those joints, muscles, or tendons, it can make moving the hips or knees increasingly difficult. Luckily, with the help of physical therapy, you can find relief for your hip and knee
Could Your Back Pain be Caused by a Herniated Disc?
June 4th, 2019Did you know that back pain is the highest reported area of pain across the United States? Chronic back pain is one of the most common reasons that people seek physical therapy treatment. 60-80% of people will experience back pain of some sort in their lives, and it is likely that it may be caused
Types of stretching and benefits
June 1st, 2019Stretching is an important part of physical therapy and anytime you’re going to be active! Our physical therapists at HealthQuest Physical Therapy will include specific stretches into your treatment. Strength and endurance are both undeniably important; however, stretching is a crucial part of anyone’s regimen, whether you are an athlete or someone coping with aches
Long-Lasting Pain Relief Without Medication
May 23rd, 2019It is no secret that pain is an annoyance that can sometimes hinder your quality of life. However, it can also be your body’s way of sending you a message. Sometimes pain can be a result of an underlying condition that you might not even know about. Medication can be used to provide short-term relief,
Is Arthritis Paining You? Physical Therapy Can Help!
May 17th, 2019If you have arthritis, you know how debilitating it can be. It affects millions of people and is the most commonly reported chronic illness across the nation. Arthritis is a disorder of the joints that causes them to become inflamed. The inflammation causes the pain and stiffness that you feel, and it can result in
Why Low Back Pain May Not Go Away
May 6th, 2019Causes of Low Back Pain & How Physical Therapy Can Help Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people cite for making an appointment with a physical therapist. Most people suffer from lower back pain to varying degrees at some point in their lives. Sometimes, lower back pain is more of an
Total Motion Release Technique
April 30th, 2019Total Motion Release (TMR) is an innovative, patient-centered approach to healing and relieving pain in Physical Therapy treatment. It can help in treating a variety of musculoskeletal dysfunctions including: weakness, pain, loss of motion in joints, and stiffness from the neck to the feet. The Total Motion Release Technique provides almost instant results and relief
Blood Flow Restriction
April 29th, 2019Blood Flow Restriction rehabilitation, or BFR, is a hot topic in the physical therapy treatment world right now. Even though it has been around since the 1960s, there has recently been a surge in BFR research that supports how this technique can improve patient outcomes; specifically, because of its success with military personnel. We are
Laser Therapy
April 26th, 2019At HealthQuest Physical Therapy, we use the latest in laser technology, the high-powered, Class IV Laser. Compared to other Class II and III laser products, the IV Laser allows for deeper penetrating power, providing quicker therapeutic results. The wavelength also allows for both superficial and deep tissue depth, thereby able to treat both acute and