Every October we celebrate National Physical Therapy Month to raise awareness with consumers about the many benefits of physical therapy. According to the American Physical Therapy Association, this year's theme will be the "Value of PTs." Physical therapists, also knows as PTs, are highly valuable...

Although September is Fall Prevention Awareness Month, there’s no wrong time of year to remain mindful of this threat to your health and the health of your loved ones. Falls send over 37 million people worldwide to medical facilities in any given year while also...

Hand Therapy Week 2023, June 5 through June 11, was established by the American Society of Hand Therapists to serve as a week-long initiative designed to celebrate the work and expertise of hand and upper extremity therapy community members. Every year, beginning on the first...

I’ve had multiple knee surgeries and live everyday with arthritis of the knee,” but I’m happy to share that I also play tennis three times a week.” - Eileen Vogt, Certified Knee Specialist & Licensed PT The knee is among the most used joint in the body, so...

What is Lymphedema and the treatment therapy used to help? Lymphedema is a condition that results in the abnormal accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the body, primarily in the lymph nodes, which are found in the neck, axilla (underarm), chest, abdomen, and groin.  There is no...

Dry Needling is a pain management treatment performed by a trained physical therapist using a “dry needle,” which is a thin monofilament needle designed to penetrate the skin and treat underlying muscular trigger points.  Dry needling, also known as trigger point dry needling and intramuscular stimulation is a...