Prescription Rates For Opioids Are Decreasing While Rates For Non-opioids Prescriptions Are Increasing Try as we might, it’s nearly impossible to avoid pain altogether. Whether it’s twisted ankle or a sore neck, we all experience pain at one point or another, which is why pain is by far the most common reason people seek out […]
In Honor of National Physical Therapy Month, Learn How Physical Therapy Can Save You Time And Money While Avoiding Unnecessary Tests And Interventions Every October, physical therapists around the country come together to celebrate National Physical Therapy Month. The purpose of this annual campaign is to highlight the many ways that physical therapists can provide […]
Physical Therapist-Led Fitness Programs With Resistance Training Can Increase Longevity And Improve Quality Of Life As we age, our bodies experience a series of changes that often make everyday activities more difficult. Decreased flexibility, a decline in posture, and pain within one or more joints are just a few of the many changes that frequently […]
For A Sprained Ankle, Consider Seeing Us First-Here’s Why If you play sports, there’s a strong chance you will sprain your ankle at some point. Ankle sprains account for up to 45% of all sports injuries, and approximately 25,000 people sprain their ankle every day in the U.S. In addition, about 10% of visits to […]
With School Starting Up Again, It’s Crucial To Understand The Risks Of Single-Sport Specialization In Young Athletes After a long summer, schools are back in session, which means children of all ages are eager to hit the ground running both in and out of the classroom. For student-athletes, this means involvement in a sport—or sports—of […]
Playing Multiple Sports Is More Advantageous To Young Athletes In The Long Run In our last blog, we discussed how single-sport specialization is a trend that’s becoming increasingly more common in youth sports, even if it may not be in the best interests of these young athletes. As we noted, children who specialize in one […]
Exercise Therapy Is A Safe Intervention With A Low Risk For Adverse Events Physical activity and exercise are regarded as integral components of physical therapy for most musculoskeletal disorders (eg, knee osteoarthritis, shoulder, neck, back pain, ankle sprains, etc.), as well as for losing weight and for treating various other conditions, such as depression, heart […]
If you’ve experienced a patellar (kneecap) dislocation and are looking for patellar dislocation treatment in Visalia or Hanford, we can help. Another way people often find us is by searching for patellar dislocation expert in Visalia or a patellar dislocation specialist in Visalia. Quick note, if you are looking for care in Hanford, we also […]
Comprehensive Review Finds That Surgery Is No More Effective Than Nonsurgical Interventions For Musculoskeletal Disorders A musculoskeletal disorder is an injury or condition that involves the musculoskeletal system—which includes the bones, muscles, joints, ligaments, and tendons. These disorders are extremely common, as about 30% of Americans and 1.5 billion people throughout the world are currently […]
Improving Strength Through Power Training Could Improve Safety For Older Adults As we age, our bodies experience a series of changes that usually tend to make everyday activities more difficult to complete. Decreased flexibility, strength, and balance, a decline in posture and hearing, and less than ideal joints are a few of the many changes […]
