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Transforming Pain Management: The Case for Physical Therapy Over Prescription Meds
Physical therapy is being pointed to more and more as a safe and effective alternative to prescription medication for pain management. In 2016, the CDC noted that PT can help reduce pain and improve function for those suffering from hip or knee osteoarthritis, low back pain and fibromyalgia.
Swinging Into Trouble: 10 Mistakes Every Golfer Makes (and How to Fix Them)
Golfing is a great way to enjoy the outdoors this summer, and Connecticut has no shortage of scenic courses. Here are five things to watch out for when teeing off this summer in order to prevent injury and optimize your game:
PTSMC Patient Success – Hip Therapy Allows John C. to Scale Mountains
Stories like this one from John C., who came into PT for Life in Southbury to help rehab his hip, motivate us to do better every single day. John highlighted various exercises and dry needling as the main beneficial aspects of his treatment.
Tom Brady’s Pliability Principle in Injury Prevention: Insights from Physical Therapists
Love him, hate him or begrudgingly respect him, Tom Brady has defied the odds, and his age, to become the most venerated quarterback in NFL history. While NFL players are known for size and strength, Brady swears by a fitness regimen that focuses on “pliability”.
The 8 Worst Exercise Habits That Put You at Risk for Injury
We all know that working out is essential for maintaining good health, but it’s equally important to consider how you work out. The manner in which you exercise plays a crucial role in ensuring that you get the most benefit from your efforts.
Retraining Your Brain: How Physical Therapists Use Neuroplasticity to Help Patients Overcome Brain Injuries
Our brains are constantly changing and developing. As we age and learn new tasks through experience, our brains create these pathways that allow us to carry out tasks more efficiently – think of them as necessary shortcuts our brains take to save time and energy.
PT PRO TIPS: The Top 5 Exercises You Should be Doing According to Physical Therapists
Physical therapists are the real muscular skeletal experts, so we asked some of our PTs for their favorite home exercises that are effective and efficient. We want to take the guesswork out of exercise so that you can maximize your workouts and your time!
The 7 Most Common Mistakes You Might Be Making in Your Home Workouts
We asked some of the same physical therapists to share the biggest mistakes people make in their home workouts. Check out their suggestions below to help get the most out of your home workouts while preventing injuries and other problems.
Some “Handy” Advice: Prevent Hand Pain While Working
A proper workspace is one of those things that you don’t often think about until it begins to cause discomfort and body pain. We asked our expert hand therapists for some tips on preventing and alleviating hand, wrist, and shoulder and neck pain at your workspace. Check out their answers!
Lazy Summer or Deconditioning? Physical Therapists Can Help!
Taking a day off from physical activity here and there is no problem – in fact, it’s recommended. But if you’ve been consistently missing your regular run, bike ride, or gym session and notice some new aches and pains showing up, you might have the beginnings of deconditioning.