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The Benefits of Blood Flow Restriction Therapy
What is Blood Flow Restriction Therapy? Blood flow restriction therapy, also known as occlusion therapy, is a rehabilitation technique that involves applying a pneumatic cuff or tourniquet to the proximal portion of a limb to temporarily restrict blood flow during...
Sitting is the New Smoking: Tips for Incorporating Movement into your Routine
In today's fast-paced world, many of us find ourselves spending long hours glued to our chairs, whether it's at work, during our commute, or even in our leisure time. Sitting may seem harmless, but the truth is, it can have serious consequences for our health. Studies...
MOVE Before You Move
You may read that and think, “How can I move BEFORE I move?” With many conditions, (especially with acute injuries or chronic arthritis) there is a specific pattern to our pain: I feel good when I am sitting or still I have pain when I initially go to move and get...
4 Stretches For Your Back and Shoulders
Spending a lot of time sitting at your desk? Take a movement break! It's important to stand up and move every 30-60 minutes. Here are some simple and easy stretches for your upper back and shoulders: 1. Pec Stretch: Bring your hands to shoulder height while standing...
Children and Fitness Article
Physical Therapist and CEO, Mike Manzo, was interviewed about his professional opinion on a controversial photo of celebrity, Jessie James Decker's children where they are displaying quite ripped abdominals. He also gives his advice on what kind of activities are...
Relieving pain: PT & Shockwave Therapy
Do you have pain? Most of us do. It is a pretty normal occurrence in our lives, often brought on by the daily rigors of our being. We sit too long. That’s bad. We stand too long. Also bad. Lay too long. Bad. Lift too much weight. Bad. Don’t lift enough weight. You...
Reiki Benefits for Multiple Sclerosis
Reiki can offer several benefits to those with Multiple Sclerosis including: 1. Better Immune Function Multiple sclerosis is characterized by problems with immune function. By reducing stress and bringing feelings of calm and well being, Reiki sessions can help...
5 Reasons Why a Postpartum Physical Therapy Evaluation Should Be Routine
It takes 40 weeks (almost 10 months) to grow a baby to full term. During this time, your body under goes so many amazing changes to accommodate the growth of the uterus and baby. The increase in the hormone Relaxin, allows for the hip and pelvic girdle to expand to...
3 Tips For Tight Shoulders
Improving Mobility to Reach behind your Back One of the most difficult motions to restore for the shoulder after injury or surgery is reaching behind your back. Whether you are recovering from impingement, rotator cuff repair or frozen shoulder, it is a tough...
5 Concussion Myths Debunked
Did you know that 4 million sports concussions occur annually? Playing sports is not the only way a concussion can be sustained. Car accidents, work accidents, and other unlucky occurrences can result in a concussion and the symptoms can often times go undiagnosed....