PT SOLUTIONS BLOG

Our CEO & Founder Dale Yake, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC, joined Sam Crenshaw and Greg Clarkson during the second hour of 92.9’s The Game radio show on June 18 to discuss sports injuries, ranging from the Atlanta Braves to ATL...

There are many myths regarding exercise floating around the internet and healthcare. One of the biggest ones is children should not lift weights. Research is clear that resistance training is safe and effective for children and adolescents. Exercise should be...

If you or a loved one have diabetes, you know that it can be a serious condition that requires constant management on a daily basis. While the condition is based in the pancreas, many of the side effects can take...

Sciatica pain can be brutal and it can sideline you without warning for days or weeks. If you are searching for long-lasting relief from sciatica pain, you may have wondered if you should seek the expertise of a physical therapist....

People who have chronic pain tend to have a hard time getting a good night’s sleep. Pain and discomfort can distract you from falling asleep or keep you from falling into a deep sleep, as every little movement causes a...

The power of physical therapy can be life-changing and in the case of Florida patient Olivia, it can make the difference between merely surviving and thriving. Last August, Olivia and her father were in a car accident. They were both...

RICE — rest, ice, compress, elevate — and the updated PRICE — add protection to the beginning — are part of traditional injury management 101. They should be abandoned. Research doesn’t provide much support for this approach. Most studies show the addition of RICE does not enhance outcomes....

If you’ve been listening to any healthcare or sports podcast, watching SportsCenter, or been to a pre-season meeting for your child’s sport you’ve probably heard the word concussion. Concussions have become a research priority – particularly in children playing competitive...

As we near the MBL playoffs, you will be hard-pressed to find a healthy arm in any team clubhouse. The season is rigorous and bodies breakdown. Young pitchers throw shorter starts with longer breaks in-between. Others are rehabilitating on the...