Using Physical Therapy for Your Back Pain Treatment
Back pain can make it difficult for you to do the things you love. Unfortunately, many cases of back pain develop due to poor posture and lifestyle choices. However, it may also be the result of another serious condition like sciatica or a slipped disc. If you’re experiencing back pain, you should visit a physical […]
Why Nutrition is Key to Strong Performance
Whether you’ve made use of Franklin Rehabilitation services in the past, you’re a current physical therapy patient, or you’re a Michigan athlete who may need a physical therapist in the future, you need to understand how nutrition impacts physical performance. Your body is depending on you to supply it with the necessary raw materials to […]
How Staying Active at Work Can Increase Productivity
Picture yourself at work. Hunched over a keyboard, clicking away on a mouse, answering the phone, or having meetings, the most moving around you are likely to do is to and from the copy machine. It is no surprise that our sedentary jobs are causing fatigue and stiffness, both mentally and physically. Fortunately, having a […]
Back on Your Feet
Get Back on Your Feet Again We can find the cause of a balance issue and treat it. BY JOANNE ST LOUIS, Physical Therapist Assistant Balance is a state of equilibrium – the ability to retain one’s balance. If a person has a problem with balance, they may feel unsteady or dizzy. A […]
Sports Hernia Surgery
Sporting KC’s Felipe Gutierrez: Sports Hernia Surgery Sporting KC’s stud goal scorer Felipe Gutierrez recently had sports hernia surgery that will leave him out of competition for 2-3 months. In the grand scheme of sports injuries, this really is a blip on the map. He should be back in no time dominating on the pitch […]
Tommy John Rehab
Rehab After Tommy John Surgery With the year round playing of baseball, there has been a meteoric rise in ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) reconstructions in the elbows of baseball players, commonly known as “Tommy John” surgery. Sadly, there is no off-season anymore. Kids throw all summer, play fall ball where they throw more, then when […]
Find the Right Physical Therapist in O’Fallon, Missouri
You may want to schedule an appointment with a physical therapist if you’re suffering from pain or loss of mobility. Physical therapists are skilled professionals who can treat injuries and medical conditions primarily by strengthening and stretching the muscles, tendons and ligaments that affect the injured area. These treatments help promote healing and provide support […]
Do Inversion Tables Work?
Are Inversion Tables Effective for Back Pain? Note: This blog was written by one of our physical therapy students on rotation with us as part of his training. Thank you to KU Med physical therapy student Tanner Vinson for this informative blog. We get asked a lot about inversion tables around here. It’s a good […]
6 Tips For Handling Side Stitches
You have a beautiful trail in front of you, upbeat music blasting from your headphones, enjoying your run no matter the distance or intensity, and then it happens. A pesky cramp comes out of nowhere and takes your breath away. Almost every runner has experienced cramping, so let’s start by taking a look at the […]
4 Metabolic Myths
Metabolism is a word thrown around quite often when it comes to diet and exercise. It’s an easy target to blame when weight loss goals aren’t going according to plan, but let’s not point fingers and instead support our metabolism for our own benefit! The tricky thing here is which myths to believe and which to toss […]
Rehab after a Separated Shoulder
Exercises for a Separated Shoulder We have an active, goal-oriented population here at SSOR and of course, our folks get injured doing activities they love, but also during normal daily life. One injury that we see from time to time is a separated shoulder. A separated shoulder is a painful injury and can significantly restrict […]
Why Fascia Is Fashionable
While most people understand the concepts of muscles and bones and how they work together to make our bodies strong and mobile, many fail to realize the importance of fascia and how it plays an immensely large role in our bodies’ ability to move and groove. Simply put, fascia is fascia-nating! You’re protected by fascia, […]
