You have probably heard of the importance of having a strong core to keep your spine, pelvis, and hips stable during movement. Something that a lot of people do not know is that the “core” includes more than abdominal and back muscles. The core is more like an abdominal canister with a top, a bottom, […]
Why To See A Physical Therapist FIRST For Back Pain
Patients with low-back pain are better off seeing a physical therapist first, according to a study of 150,000 insurance claims. The study, published in Health Services Research, found that those who saw a physical therapist at the first point of care had an 89 percent lower probability of receiving an opioid prescription, a 28 percent […]
Covid Is A Restrictive Lung Disease
Covid-19 is a restrictive lung disease, and it has been found to impact multiple body systems resulting in breathing difficulties, deconditioning, fatigue, balance deficits, dizziness, joint pain, and muscle weakness. The medical community has had time to learn more about the short and long-term effects of this virus. In the long term, some individuals may experience […]
What Is Hip Abduction In Physical Therapy
Hip abduction is the movement of the leg away from the body. The picture that comes to mind for most of for this is a ballet dancer standing at a barre and kicking their leg out to the side, but in actuality it is a daily movement when we do things like moving side to […]
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