PT SOLUTIONS BLOG

What is Direct Access to Physical Therapy?

May 7, 2015

Direct Access refers to the ability of patients to seek attention from a medical specialist like a physical therapist without needing a referral from their primary care physician. On May 5, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal signed House Bill 505 allowing Georgians direct access...

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Arthritis Basics

May 4, 2015

Arthritis is a debilitating disorder that affects millions of people across the country and is one of the leading causes of disability today. In fact, approximately 1 in 5 Americans live with some form of arthritis. There are two main...

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Proper Lifting Technique

April 29, 2015

“Make sure to lift with your legs and not your back.” This phrase has been repeated so many times it has essentially become common knowledge. The problem is, it still doesn’t fully explain how to lift. Plenty of people “lift...

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#FitnessFriday: Sliding Pushup

April 24, 2015

Happy #FitnessFriday! Today we’re demonstrating the “Sliding Pushup” exercise. Here our trainer Kevin Tart is using a furniture mover to make the sliding motion, but the move can also be performed on hardwood or other sleek floors using a towel....

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The Complex Nature of Running Injuries

April 20, 2015

Competitive running and the injuries it frequently causes, is a booming phenomenon. The number of marathon finishers has increased from 25,000 in 1976 to over 500,000 in the year 2013. Even more impressive is the dramatic increase in female participants...

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Tips to Keep Your Throwing Arm Strong

April 14, 2015

As temperatures continue to rise and spring kicks off, so does baseball season! If you’re spending more time out on the diamond, keep these safety tips in mind to avoid injury and maintain a strong throwing arm: • Maintain a...

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Does your child suffer from low back pain? It’s more common than you think.

April 14, 2015

Whether you remember it or not, chances are you experienced lower back pain at some point during your childhood. While most assume this issue only effects the elderly and people who sit at a desk all day, the scary truth...

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Shoulder Injury Basics

April 7, 2015

The shoulder is one of the most complex joints in the body. The ideal shoulder has good muscular strength, stabilization, and flexibility. Anatomically, the shoulder consists of a ball-and-socket joint, which allows for both a high range of motion, as...

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Core Stability Exercises for Dancers

March 31, 2015

The first thing a dancer hears from the instructor in ballet class is to “stand tall” and “tighten the belly.” Dancing requires the use of the whole body and activation of many muscle groups simultaneously. In order to perform jumps,...

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