
Stretching To Prevent and Recover From Injuries: Does It Work?
Stretching is a natural part of all exercise. We stretch…

People Are Not Cars: We Do Not Breakdown, We Adapt
Analogies are wonderful tools for expressing ideas and explaining…

Return to Sport: What To Expect after an Injury
When is it appropriate to return to the field after an injury?…

We Need to Restore the Lost Art of the Clinical Examination
Eliminating Wasteful Exams and Focusing on the Patient's…

You Are Not Defined By Your MRI Results
Our Bodies Are Resilient, Not Broken If you have ever received…

How Do We Prevent Injuries?
Assessing return to sport and injury prevention models There…

Why Regular Exercise Is So Important
We know that exercise makes us healthier and more resilient.…

What if I don’t like to Exercise?
Building a personalized and enjoyable approach to physical activity Do…

Can We Prevent Running Injuries?
News flash, runners injure themselves frequently. Furthermore,…

Can we prevent injuries?
“Don’t lift with your back rounded or you will hurt yourself!”
I…

How to Address Soreness After Exercise
Have you ever been told "no pain, no gain?" This statement is…

The Art of the Clinical Debate
Punching People in the Face with Facts Doesn't Work
Allow…

Regardless of age, physical therapists can help you build muscle
Recent research shows elderly and very elderly individuals can…

Sleep Should be Part of Every Treatment Plan
Having crucial conversations
Previously I have discussed…

Don’t Wait Until After Surgery to Start Physical Therapy
Prehabilitation is often as important as rehabilitation Your…

How true is "use it or lose it" in patient care? The influence of the reversibility principle.
“Use it or lose it”
It is highly likely you have heard…

The Importance of Early Physical Therapy Consultation
When should you see someone for low back pain? This is a…

Seeing into the future: How can physical therapists effectively develop a prognosis?
Building a plan of care (POC) and developing a prognosis…

Stop Focusing On The Negatives: Risks And Impairments Are Only Part Of The Patient Assessment
If you have ever tried out for a sports team or a role…

How to Read Research: A Guide Allowing Anyone to Better Understand Scientific Writing
“Just because we can detect an effect does not mean it…

How Physical Therapy Can Benefit Patients with Anxiety & Depression
Physical therapy can have a monumental impact on a person’s…

What We're Taught About Pain is Wrong: 6 Common Pain Myths
Pain stinks and unfortunately, the myths about pain can make…

Is a Placebo Effect Good or Bad?
Understanding the influence of placebo and nocebo in clinical…

What Influences Patient Satisfaction More - Actions or Words?
Patient expectations change and clinicians need to keep up “Taking…

What is Pain and Why Do We Feel It?
Read Time: 5-7 minutes
"I am not what has happened to…

Treatment Success Depends on Patient Expectations
9 minute read
“The cost of a thing is the…

How to become a Credible Hulk: Making sense of all the health information available
Read Time: 3-4 minutes
"Intelligence is not only the ability…

You Must Tame the Advice Monster
8 minute read
"I know I am ready to give feedback…

Are Our Patients Learning Anything?
Read Time: 8 minutes “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence,…

Our Clinical Mind is Lazy
12 minute read
"Science is the belief in the ignorance…

PT Solutions Partners with Industrial Worksite to Provide COVID Screenings
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is America’s largest…

Simplifying and Complicating Motor Control Treatment
Read Time: 10-12 min Believe whatever you believe by day,…

How Do You Improve Motor Control?
Read Time: 9-11 minutes "The test of first rate intelligence is…

How Important is Motor Control?
Read Time: 8-10 min "To believe something is to believe…

Stop Reading the Discussion
Read Time: 20 minutes “You have to evaluate each hypothesis…

Stop Reading the Abstract
Read Time: 11 minutes “It’s what you learn after you…

How DPT Students Can Stay Ahead During Pandemic Setbacks
These days, we are all experiencing a shift in our day to…

5 Exercise Options to Keep you Happy & Healthy at Home
Read Time: 9 minutes For many of you, cabin fever…

Working from Home? Movement is Key!
Read Time: 6 minutes During this crisis you may find…

Your Home Exercise Program is Important during Social Distancing
by Zach Walston | March 19, 2020
Read Time: 5 minutes Whether…

Conditions That Can Be Treated with Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy (OT) is defined by the American Occupational…

Top Benefits of Speech Therapy
Speech therapy is an intervention method that focuses on helping…

Key Benefits of Occupational Therapy for Older Adults
Occupational therapy (OT) is a blend of mental, physical, and…

How Occupational Therapy Helps Children
Occupational therapy (OT) presents an excellent opportunity for…

5 Ways Speech Therapy Helps Children with Autism
Speech therapy is often the first recommendation for children…

3 Ways to Manage Jumper’s Knee
Patellar tendon pain (often called “jumper’s knee”)…

4 Ways To Get Active In Kansas City
One of the key factors in maintaining a healthy…

4 Ways to get Active in Montgomery
One of the key factors in maintaining a healthy…

Patient Triumph: Brett Daniels Bounces Back After Cycling Accident
As a PTS Sports coach in Georgia, Brett Daniels knows what it…

4 Ways to Get Active In Tampa
One of the key factors in maintaining a healthy lifestyle…

14 Reasons Why People Love PT Solutions
This week marks 14 years since we opened the very first PT…

Patient Triumph: Jean's Life is Saved by PT
Ms. Jean, a patient at PT Solutions of Cedarcrest in Dallas,…

14 Stages of Running The PT Solutions Allatoona Triathlon
1) Your alarm is going off and then you remember, “TODAY. IS.…

The 7th Annual Allatoona Triathlon Aims to Raise Money for Childhood Cancer Research
Get ready for the 7th annual Allatoona Triathlon on Sunday,…

PT Solutions CEO Dr. Dale Yake Interviewed on CNN World Sport
Being a professional athlete can take a toll on a person's body.…

PT Solutions helps Florida Family’s Child Communicate Through Augmentative & Alternative Communication
When Kim Pagan’s youngest child, Joey, wasn’t…

Patient Triumph: Val Dusts Off Her Back After Major Fall
While doing routine housework, Val slipped from her ladder and…

5 Ways to Get Active in New Orleans
One of the key factors in maintaining a healthy lifestyle…

PT Solutions Helps Tennessee Farmer Get Back to Work
Work never stops for Elaine Goss. As a small farm owner and a…

Ask A PT: Why Do Cancer Patients Fall?
Q: Why are cancer patients at such high risk for falling? A:…

PT Solutions CEO, Dr. Dale Yake, featured in the Atlanta Business Chronicle
PT Solutions CEO, Dr. Dale Yake, was recently featured in the…

Celebrating 13 Years at PT Solutions
On July 21, 2003, physical therapist and founder of PT Solutions,…

Q&A: Triathlon Coaches & Athletes
This weekend is our 6th annual PT Solutions Allatoona Triathlon…

Ending the Growing Epidemic of Sports Injuries
Out. Disabled list. Injured reserve. Surgery. These are words…

Q&A: Speech Therapy
Every May the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association spreads awareness…

How Can Physical Therapy Help Treat Arthritis?
The pain and stiffness of arthritis can be miserable for…

Occupational Therapy 101
What is Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy (OT)…

Q&A: Occupational Therapists
PT Solutions doesn't just employ physical therapists, we…

Better vs. Well: How Much PT Do I Need?
It is important to understand that the body is very complex.…

TMJ Dysfunction: Causes and Treatment Options
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, commonly known…

Q&A: National Athletic Training Month
In honor of National Athletic Training Month, we…

PT Solutions Opens New Clinic In Tennessee
PT Solutions Physical Therapy is excited to continue growing…

The Value of Athletic Trainers
The best case scenario for sport coaches, administrators, student…

Complete Rehabilitation
As physical therapists, we're often questioned…

Concussion 101: Understanding Signs and Prevention Methods
The month of March brings not only the start of spring-like…

Making the Most of Your 5k Training
Congratulations! You just finished a 5k that you trained several…

Understanding Post-Surgical Pain and How PT Can Help
Surgical intervention is sometimes the best treatment option…

Stop Living With Pain
Many people have awoken with neck pain and thought to themselves,…

5 Active Ideas for Valentine's Day
Staying fit and healthy with your Valentine is one of the…

Cold Weather Running Tips
Running puts significant pressure on the body. In extreme…

Understanding Patellar Tendinopathy
Knee injuries are one of the most prevalent injuries in the…

Ask a PT: Exercising with Chronic Back Pain
Q: “One of my New Year’s Resolutions is to get back to…

4 Ways to Prepare for the Cupid Chase 5k
The PT Solutions Cupid Chase 5k to benefit Rally Foundation…

PT Solutions Selected as Official Physical Therapy Provider of Atlanta Dream
Dream head coach Michael Cooper will appear on “The Sports…

5 Ways To Keep Your Family Active After The Holidays
For many people, healthy eating and fitness routines take…

New Year, New Challenges: Safely Reaching Your 2016 Athletic Goals
Jack Jones, PT, DPT, OCS The New Year is upon…

Ruby’s Christmas Miracle
Written by Carla Pister, PT Solutions Paulson Pediatrics Clinic…

What's your PT Resolution?
The new year should bring an even better you! Join us in 2016…

Tennis Elbow: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
The elbow might be one of the most under-appreciated joints…

Common Football Injuries
Football is one of America's favorite pastimes. It is also one…

PT Solutions opens new clinic in St. Augustine, Florida
PT Solutions Physical Therapy is excited to continue growing…

PT Solutions opens new location in Atlanta, Georgia
PT Solutions Physical Therapy is excited to continue growing…

PT Solutions opens new location in Duluth, Georgia
PT Solutions Physical Therapy is excited to continue growing…

PT Solutions opens new location in Hendersonville, N.C.
PT Solutions is excited to continue growing and expanding services…

Ask a PT: How can physical therapy help during breast cancer remission?
Featured Therapist: Caitlin Butts Q: How can physical therapy…

Celebrating World Spine Day: Keep Your Back Healthy
Back pain is one of the most common ailments experienced by…

World Arthritis Day: Symptoms, Risk Factors and Treatment Options
October 12 is World Arthritis Day, a day that is dedicated…

Patient Success Story: Nicole Scott
We love when our patients share their positive experience…

PT Solutions Opens New Location in Dallas, Georgia
PT Solutions is excited to continue growing and expanding…

Patient Success Story: Sue Lauzen
We love when our patients share their success stories with…