Find Your Why and Run With It: The Everyone Can Play 5K
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...
What Is GetPT1st All About? Here’s Our Mission And Purpose
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...
Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy: What Is It?
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...
How A Physical Therapist Can Help You
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 tricky...
See A Physical Therapist First For Low Back Pain
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 800 individuals...
Video: What Does A Pediatric Physical Therapist Do?
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. Treating...
Video: Physical Therapists Are Experts In Orthopedic Conditions
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...
Video: How A Physical Therapist Can Help Someone With Vertigo
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 here.
How Can A Home Health Physical Therapist Help?
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...
Why I Love Physical Therapy: Mark’s Story
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 story...
Ice vs Heat: What Helps The Most For Pain?
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 too.
Understanding Pain In Less Than 5 Minutes
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" as if it is something...
Take Care Of Your Body – A Physical Therapist Can Help
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 Injury...
Surgery and Opioid Dependence PSA
Do You Know The Statistics On Surgery And Opioid Dependence? Dr Jarod Hall explains the statistics.
Prevent Youth Sports Overuse Injuries
Youth Sports Injuries Are On The Rise Here are some facts and things you can do to help prevent youth sports injuries.