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Need #physicaltherapy ? Find a PT at apta.org

Who benefits from physical therapy? Basically it boils down to movement. Is movement impaired? Is it difficult to move? Are you not sure how to move? Is pain keeping you from moving? Are you afraid to move for fear of falling? Is it hard to coordinate movements? Need to move for your health? If you’ve […]

As you are reading this I am en route to Italy and looking forward to living la dolce vita. The only thing I hate about traveling is the actual travel. Who designed the seating that crams everyone together like sardines? I fly coach, where leg room is precious. One thing I tell my clients to […]

I recently had a client come to me needing help that was outside my realm of practice. I spent some time helping the client find a physical therapist that was more appropriate for her needs on the APTA website under “Find a PT.” More people than before are shopping around for good therapists, but most […]

This hashtag was created by @CCKeating and I love what people have posted there this week.  Here are a few reasons #im4pt that were my favs: @CCKeating: My job’s number four in America b/c it’s allowed me to help a mom with pelvic pain be able to pick up her child. @PTWARachel: RT @ADVANCEforPT we […]

Many people do not realize that most physical therapists specialize.  In more general terms, physical therapists treat patients either inpatient or outpatient, which means essentially while they are in the hospital or out of the hospital.  Just within the company that I work for, HealthReach, there are several specialty therapy services including geriatrics, sports medicine, […]

Weather temps hitting a high of 80 made for some perfect weather for staying active.  I had a friend visiting from Philly and we were sure to take advantage by being outside as much as possible.  When we took a long walk by Lake Michigan, we saw people sunbathing. Yes. Sunbathing in October in Wisconsin.  […]