Every year the U.S., nearly 250,000 people tear the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) located in the center of the knee. Some ACL injuries cause significant...
Tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis, is a painful condition of the elbow that occurs from overuse. The tendons that attach muscle to bone become overloaded...
Grace Mollohan PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT Top Questions Your Physical Therapist May Ask As physical therapists, we are often asked, “Why?” Why do we need...
by Keri Rogers PT, DPT (Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist/Fellow, American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists) What is Physical Therapy? Physical Therapy (or PT) ...
The terms physical therapy (PT) and occupational therapy (OT) are sometimes confused because they do share some similarities. However, there are also some key differences...
One of the most common misconceptions about physical therapy is that you need a referral to schedule an appointment. While needing a referral depends on...
Physical therapy focuses on rehabilitation, muscle strength, posture improvement, and overall well-being. While it’s often offered on its own as a path to helping patients...
