Blog
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE FOR THE MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT
Ready to stay at the top of your game? Our team is here to provide you with the resources you need for a healthy mind, body and spirit.
Read through our resources here and contact us if you have any questions.
Does class IV laser therapy work as part of a PT plan?
Class IV laser therapy, also known as HILT (high-intensity laser therapy), can be an effective part of a physical therapy treatment plan. This treatment method uses a high-powered laser to stimulate healing, reduce pain and improve mobility. If you have a painful...
Is shockwave therapy the real deal? Exploring its effectiveness and common misconceptions
Shockwave therapy might sound intimidating or strange, but it’s a more common treatment than you might think. Also called extracorporeal shockwave therapy, this treatment uses “shockwaves” made up of acoustic sound waves to target the affected area. The goal of this...
How long will it take for my sprained wrist to heal? 7 factors that may speed up the recovery process
Your wrists are supported by a complex network of ligaments, tendons and muscles that hold the joint in place. If one of those ligaments gets stretched or torn, it causes a sprain. A sprained wrist can prevent you from using your hand properly and may also cause...
Shockwave therapy: 9 side effects to know about
Shockwave therapy, also known as extracorporeal shockwave therapy, isn't nearly as scary as it sounds. This treatment uses acoustic sound waves to gently assist the body in regenerating new tissue after an injury. It can also help decrease pain by stimulating the...
6 causes of pain in the back of the knee when you straighten your leg
Pain in the back of the knee, also called posterior knee pain, is a relatively common type of knee pain. Because the knee is a vital joint for walking, running and various other physical activities, even a small amount of pain in that area can severely limit your...
5 exercises that may improve the symptoms of thoracic outlet syndrome
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a diagnosis for a group of disorders that can cause compression at the thoracic outlet. The thoracic outlet is the collection of nerves and blood vessels in the area between the neck and shoulder that extend throughout the shoulder...
What are functional gait assessments meant to measure?
A functional gait assessment (FGA) is a way to measure an individual’s postural stability and ability to perform other physical tasks while walking, and it can also be used as a marker to determine the progress of a disease in someone. For some conditions, this can be...
8 explanations behind that burning pain in your knee
Burning pain in the knee can occur in the front, back or sides of the knee joint. There are many reasons for you to experience burning pain in your knee — injury, overuse or a strained muscle are just a few of them. If you’re experiencing burning pain in your knee,...
4 ways physical therapists may improve your neck pain
Neck pain can affect many of your everyday activities, and chronic pain in the neck can be debilitating. Anything from a strained muscle to a pinched nerve can cause pain in your neck. That pain can be a slight twinge or become so severe you may struggle to even turn...
Arthritis in the thumb: 7 symptoms and treatments
Arthritis can cause significant issues for your joints, including pain in the thumbs, fingers and wrists. Thumb arthritis specifically is a common type of arthritis that can occur with age. Although thumb arthritis can be caused by inflammation-based rheumatoid...
