Jenny, PTA from Paradigm Physical Therapy here! Biking is one of my favorite ways to stay active and enjoy nature. Here are some stretches the help keep me feeling good on the trail.If you are having pains that keep you from enjoying your ride, we can help! Visit one of our three clinics for a personalized […]
Conservative Treatment for Incontinence and Pelvic Pain. Pain or incontinence interfere with your life, affect your relationships, or impose activities restrictions? There is an option that can help: Pelvic Floor Therapy. WHAT IS INCONTINENCE? Urinary incontinence is the leakage of urine at inappropriate times. With incontinence you may have trouble starting the urine stream or […]
In recent years popular sports programs, and most notably the recent Olympic games, have popularized Kinesiology taping. Although there are many different brands and techniques that exist today the core principles are shared. Kinesiology tape is often referred to as K-tape. Although there are many brands and they can be slightly different, they all consist […]
In the first part of our article “No Back Pain, Can You Dig It?: Gardening tips to avoid straining your back – PART 1” we talked about KEEPING IT CLOSE!, the first golden rule of safe gardening and why its important to “keep tools, plants, and loads close to you: The less reaching you have […]
As summer gets in full swing, the garden beckons. And often, with yard work comes a hefty side of back pain. However, with a few simple body mechanics tips, you can enjoy your gardening without stressing your back. Here are a few golden rules to keep in mind: KEEP IT CLOSE! Keep tools, plants, and […]
One of the most frequently asked questions that I receive from patients following joint replacement surgeries is “how much will I be able to move my limb after surgery”? One of the biggest factors in the amount of motion that a patient will acquire following joint replacement surgery is, how much motion did you have […]
According to the National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, every year in the United States, more than one million Americans undergo a total or partial joint replacement surgery. About 60% of all joint replacements, the most common being hip and knee replacements, are performed on women. Women have a higher incidence of joint […]