Jul 9, 2018 | Pediatrics, Physical Therapy, Stories | 0 Comments
The Everyone Can Play 5K was an all-inclusive event that was developed by the Utica College Physical Therapy (PT) Society in the Spring of 2018. My name is Alexis Lancaster and I am the former president of the student organization. This event was the culmination of my... read more
May 30, 2018 | Physical Therapy | 0 Comments
Why I Started The GetPT1st Movement My name is Sean Hagey. I became a fan of physical therapy when I was just a teenager. When I was 16, I hurt my back while snowboarding. I was absolutely miserable. My physical therapist was able to help get me moving again and get... read more
Apr 13, 2018 | Vestibular | 0 Comments
A Physical Therapist Specialized In Vestibular Rehabilitation Can Help With Vertigo And Dizziness Many people have experienced some symptoms of dizziness at one time or another. There can be many different causes for this. Some common causes are side effects from... read more
Mar 26, 2018 | Physical Therapy | 0 Comments
Pain Can Keep You From The Things You Enjoy – A Physical Therapist Can Help Ask anyone what it takes to live a long and healthy life, and their response will almost certainly include some variation of diet, exercise, social support, and internal drive. One... read more
Feb 8, 2018 | Physical Therapy | 0 Comments
Before You Rush To Get That MRI For Low Back Pain, See A Physical Therapist If you’re suffering from low back pain and wondering why your insurance company won’t approve an MRI before going to physical therapy – there was a great study done on about... read more
Oct 14, 2017 | Pediatrics, Physical Therapy | 0 Comments
Pediatric physical therapists help your kid be their best, no matter their condition. Click here to learn more about how pediatric PTs help kids. Below is an excerpt from that post. “Pediatric physical therapy focuses on kids from birth up to 18 years old.... read more
Oct 8, 2017 | Physical Therapy | 0 Comments
You can trust physical therapists with your musculoskeletal (muscle, bone, and joint) injuries. They are experts in this area. Just as you would go to see a cardiologist if you needed to see an expert on a heart condition, you should call a physical therapist first if... read more
Oct 3, 2017 | Physical Therapy, Stories, Vestibular | 0 Comments
Do you have occasional dizziness, vertigo, or have you been diagnosed with a condition called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV)? A physical therapist can help! You can learn more about how PTs can help people suffering from dizziness and vertigo... read more
Sep 30, 2017 | Home Health, Physical Therapy | 0 Comments
Home Health Therapists Help In Many Ways For many people, those words trigger thoughts of an elderly person who is confined to a wheelchair or someone who might be completely bed-bound. While home health therapists serve clients in that exact situation, there are... read more
Sep 29, 2017 | Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine, Stories | 0 Comments
Mark was in danger of missing out on his favorite hobby, running. Here’s his story on how a physical therapist helped him. If you need help getting back to the things you love, use our searchable map to find a PT or clinic where you live. If you have a success... read more
Sep 26, 2017 | Stories | 0 Comments
When should you use ice? When should you use heat? Does it really make a difference?? Anthony Maritato explains some of the science on what we know about the effectiveness of each and shares some practical advice... read more
Sep 21, 2017 | Chronic Pain, Physical Therapy | 0 Comments
Pain is confusing. Chronic pain is very mysterious to many people. This video helps to explain a little bit about how pain works in your brain. Some people assume that this video is saying that pain isn’t real, or that it’s “all in your head”... read more
Sep 20, 2017 | Physical Therapy | 0 Comments
You take care of your teeth on a regular basis. Why wouldn’t you take care of your body as a whole? Here is a list of just a few areas where a PT can help Safe exercise programs for those with chronic conditions Joint pain relief Balance and dizziness Headaches... read more
Jul 7, 2017 | Chronic Pain, Physical Therapy | 0 Comments
Do You Know The Statistics On Surgery And Opioid Dependence? Dr Jarod Hall explains the... read more
Jul 1, 2017 | Physical Therapy, Sports Medicine | 0 Comments
Youth Sports Injuries Are On The Rise Here are some facts and things you can do to help prevent youth sports... read more
