Geaux to Physical Therapy℠

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 […]

A colleague of mine sent me this article from MSNBC about back surgery.  There were a few statistics in it that were staggering including that 26% of those who have back surgery return to work compared to 67% of those who elect not to have surgery.  One thing that most people don’t realize about back […]

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, […]

 With Aaron Rodgers out this week with a concussion, I’ve been talking about this topic a little more.  Then, today I received an email to participate in a concussion study at the University of Illinois (I’m posting a link below- if you have had a concussion consider filling it out- they are also giving away […]

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.  […]

Someone stopped into the clinic yesterday with a hamstring strain asking what type of stretches she should be doing.  She also mentioned that someone recommended she put heat on it.  First question is always “When did this occur?”  “Yesterday.”  “Well, in that case, use PRICE.”  For 24-48 hours following an injury I recommend PRICE. Protection:  […]