PT SOLUTIONS BLOG

Physical therapists have extremely rewarding jobs that are also very demanding. They spend their days diagnosing and treating patients with health conditions that limit their ability to move and perform everyday activities. By restoring their physical function and mobility, physical...

Physical therapy is an area of medication focused on helping the body to function properly through a series of exercises, technologies, and therapies. People may seek physical therapy to recover from an injury, prevent an injury, manage an existing condition,...

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...

Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common conditions treated by health care professionals in the United States. Up to 70% of people will develop LBP in their lifetime and 5-10% of these cases will develop into chronic...

One of baseball’s biggest stars is down with a shoulder injury. The good news is initial reports indicate surgery is not necessary. As we will explore in this article, surgery is still a potential outcome and the timeline for Fernando...

Lower back pain is something that many people deal with every day. If you’ve ever wondered which exercises are beneficial for relieving low back pain, the answer might surprise you. Any exercise can make a significant impact. Research shows that doing...

A lot of sports fans and sports gamblers held their breath a few weeks ago when the 76ers faced the Washington Wizards. A week prior, Joel Embiid was listed as the favorite to win the MVP this year. That will...

As we learn more about COVID-19, one thing is becoming clear: physical activity helps fight COVID-19. Recent research suggests physical therapy can reduce mortality rates in patients hospitalized with COVID-19. The study, which was presented at the Association of Academic...

  Eight years ago, golf fans were not pondering whether Tiger Woods would break Jack Nicklaus’ hallowed record for most majors won, they were debating when it would happen. Debates continue to this day, although the question has changed. Now...