Post Category: physical therapy
Be S.M.A.R.T. – Choose PT First
February 29th, 2024PTs are musculoskeletal experts. But what does a musculoskeletal expert mean? Below, you’ll find a little more insight so you can be S.M.A.R.T. and choose PT first at the onsite of aches/pains, injury, or discomfort. SAVE MONEY Who doesn’t want to save money? Physical therapy is a cost-effective treatment designed to get you back
How Blood Flow Restriction Can Help You!
January 24th, 2024Many patients in our physical therapy clinics are unable to lift heavy weights – sometimes because of pain or surgery. Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training can be an excellent rehabilitation tool because it allows patients to reap the benefits of an intense heavy weight-lifting session while only requiring the patient to perform low-to-moderate-intensity training. This
Take a Step Towards Healing: the Power of Physical Therapy for Foot and Ankle Treatment
December 1st, 2023Your feet and ankles have over 158 pieces (bones, joints, ligaments) that must work together to provide stability, support, and our ability to move in various directions. Our feet, ankles and lower legs are essential to our daily lives and their health is paramount to our happiness and productivity. Given the amount of use and
Use it or lose it!
October 6th, 2023It’s the last quarter of the year, and it’s time to be proactive about your health. Address those nagging, aching pains, or injuries that keep coming back. Why is it so important NOW? Because a pain-free life feels great, and it could be free (or low cost), depending upon where you are with your insurance
Adding Exercise to Your Life can be Difficult – PT Can Help
September 28th, 2023According to PT in Motion News, 80 percent of Americans aren’t meeting physical activity guidelines set forth by the US Department of Health and Human Services. Finding the time or the motivation to exercise is difficult for many people. The truth, however, is that getting active can vastly improve your health, your comfort, mobility, and
Don’t Let Neck Pain and Headaches Hold You Back
August 7th, 2023Head and neck pain are quite common, but that doesn’t mean you should tolerate it. Chronic neck pain, neck tightness, and frequent headaches are not only uncomfortable; but can interfere with your work, family life, and overall enjoyment of living. Many people seek temporary relief with NSAIDs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or acetaminophen, but these
Importance of early intervention
July 17th, 2023Why seeking physical therapy early is essential for your recovery! We have all been there before…attempting to do something and ending up with pain or an injury. From a sprained ankle to “throwing out” your low back…when these silly injuries happen, do you always know what to do? Did you know that getting an assessment
How A Stronger Core Can Help With Balance Issues
July 4th, 2023Have you been feeling shaky and off balance lately? The culprit might be a weak core! Having a weak core might make you feel unbalanced, but the good news is that HealthQuest can help you strengthen your core and improve your balance as well. Your core muscles play an important part in keeping you balanced
Health Benefits of Tennis and Pickleball
May 18th, 2023Tennis is one of the most popular sports played by people of all ages, both male and female, from recreational to competitive leagues. Pickleball is currently the fastest-growing sport in America, gaining players of all ages daily. The benefits of playing tennis and pickleball far outweigh the potential risks of injury. The physical benefits of
PT Myths and Facts
April 21st, 2023Having the world at your fingertips and access to new information 24/7 is a huge benefit when you really want to learn something new. But we all know that misinformation is also a big problem. You don’t have to search long to find “the guru” of this or that on the internet, usually with a