PT Solutions

The Value of Athletic Trainers

March 24, 2016

The best case scenario for sport coaches, administrators, student athletes, and parents is to have a Certified Athletic Trainer at all high school and college sports practices and games. Athletic Trainers are highly educated health care professionals who specialize in...

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Complete Rehabilitation

March 23, 2016

As physical therapists, we’re often questioned about our role within the medical field. When a doctor prescribes therapy, patients tend to expect some exercise involving bands that come in an array of colors, a pad that will warm up or...

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Concussion 101: Understanding Signs and Prevention Methods

March 2, 2016

At PT Solutions, we see patients from all walks of life, from the high-level athlete to the casual athlete hobbyist. No matter where you fall along that spectrum, you may be at risk of concussion. This type of brain injury...

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Making the Most of Your 5k Training

February 25, 2016

Congratulations! You just finished a 5k that you trained several days a week for over the last month. What should you do now that it’s over? 1. Continue Running You worked hard to prepare and train for the race, now...

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Understanding Post-Surgical Pain and How PT Can Help

February 16, 2016

Surgical intervention is sometimes the best treatment option for chronic concerns and injuries. However, simply having surgery isn’t enough to get you back to your ideal level of health. After having surgery, you will have to go through an intense recovery...

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Stop Living With Pain

February 11, 2016

Many people have awoken with neck pain and thought to themselves, “I can’t wait to get rid of this nagging pain.” At the end of a long work day, others may have thought, “I wish this back pain would go away,...

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Cold Weather Running Tips

February 2, 2016

Running puts significant pressure on the body. In extreme weather conditions, running becomes even more of a challenge. This is true in extremely warm weather, where the risk for heat stroke and dehydration is enhanced, as well as during the...

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Understanding Patellar Tendinopathy

January 28, 2016

Knee injuries are one of the most prevalent injuries in the United States. While some injuries to the knee result from trauma and subsequent tearing of a ligament, others, including patellar tendinopathy, occur due to repetitive stress and degeneration. Patellar...

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Ask a PT: Exercising with Chronic Back Pain

January 26, 2016

Q: “One of my New Year’s Resolutions is to get back to the gym on a regular basis, but I have chronic back pain. What exercises are safe for me to do?” A: One of the most common misconceptions physical therapists come...

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