Do You Use Your Patient’s SmartPhone to Prescribe Exercises
One of the more interesting responses that we get when we ask physical therapists “how do you prescribe exercises to your patients?” is “I use
Low Back Stretches
By guest blogger Joane Chamberlain, PT, MOMT The most effective things that you can do at home to decrease low back and neck pain is to
New Year’s Resolution
It’s almost the end of 2018 and time when many people create a New Year’s resolution. According to Wikipedia, a New Year’s resolution is when
Frozen Shoulder Exercises
Shoulder exercises are among the most commonly searched exercises in Google when compared to exercises of other body parts. In 2006, about 7.5 million people
THE INFAMOUS LOW BACK
By guest blogger Guillermo Contreras One of the most common areas we see individuals report injuring, and we’d argue any physical therapist or CrossFit coach/trainer,
Excy Portable Full-Body Exercise Bike on PT-Helper
Excy was created by Michele Mehl after breaking her leg while rollerblading with her son. Complications during her recovery, included a blood clot, resulted in
Benefits of Activator Poles compared to the use (or in conjunction with) of Canes, Crutches and Walkers
Is there a more effective alternative to traditional passive devices such as canes, crutches and walkers for rehabilitation? The case for the ACTIVATOR™ Poles. Specialized walking
Exercises Before & After Hip Replacement Surgery
Hip replacement surgeries have grown in the United States from 138,700 in 2000 to 310,800 in 2010. The growing elderly population has contributed to the
The Path to Exercise Adherence
I had the wonderful opportunity to attend Dr. Mike Israetel’s presentation “From Inspiration to Passion” at the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s 2018 Personal Trainer
Making Exercise A Habit In Your Kiddo
Guest blog by Richa Kohli Like many other moms, it was also my concern that my kid is not involved in any outdoor sports or