Physical Therapy Tips for Gardening & Yard Work Safety

It's that time of year again. Spring time means gardening, yard work, and landscaping. That can mean a lot of labor intensive work. It's important to take care of your body during that time to prevent injury  and to get the job done safely. Here are a few tips to consider when starting your spring and summer projects. Warm Up- Before you start your project, start with a 5-10 minute warm up to prevent injury or cramping. This [...]

By |2019-06-26T13:20:16-05:00April 3rd, 2019|News|Comments Off on Physical Therapy Tips for Gardening & Yard Work Safety

Could Your Pain be Misleading You?

True Case Study : Patient is having pain in low back with sciatic issues. Patient is sent to physical therapy where patient is evaluated for piriformis syndrome. The Physical Therapist that is performing this evaluation notices patient needs to use restroom before and during the evaluation session. Patient is asked about frequency with urine use, to which the patient replies with using the bathroom at every stop just in case; not aware of time or duration between bathroom use. [...]

By |2019-04-02T10:28:39-05:00March 29th, 2019|News|Comments Off on Could Your Pain be Misleading You?
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