The Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) kicked off yesterday with a presentation on Healthy People 2020 and how physical therapy can help America achieve its goals in health and wellness. Healthy People 2020 was developed by the US Department of Health and Human Services as a ten-year plan to improve […]
February 8, 2011
I’m Back in the Big Easy!
Some of you may have noticed I’m not in the clinic this week… I’m in New Orleans! Don’t worry though I’m hard at work attending a physical therapy conference — the American Physical Therapy Association’s (APTA) Combined Sections Meeting. This conference is held every year and 7,500 PTs from around the US will be attending. […]
January 30, 2011
You Have Two Choices…
Chronic pain and chronic conditions often keep people from doing what they love to do. It may be painful or hurt to do certain activities. A once-loved sport or activity can become something that gets avoided. What do you do when you start to notice a once-loved activity is becoming painful or difficult to do? […]
January 17, 2011
Ankle Impingement, a Cause of Pain in Dancers
With the recent popularity of the movie, Black Swan, I’ve decided to write about a musculoskeletal condition found in dancers: ankle impingement. You don’t have to be a physical therapist, especially if you have ever watched the ballet, to know that dancers suffer from ankle and foot injuries. Ballet dancers, in particular, have incredible physical […]
January 7, 2011
Through the Physical Therapist’s Looking-Glass
“The eye sees only what the mind is prepared to comprehend.” – Henri Bergson I analyzed someone’s gait today, noticing that the left arm didn’t swing as much as the right, one leg was turned out, and the torso lurched in one direction. I brought out my big mirror on wheels, and asked, ” Do […]
December 29, 2010
This Year, Resolve to Deal With Nagging Problems
Have you been ignoring or putting off dealing with muscle and joint pain? Do you have pain with certain movements or exercises, wake up stiff, trouble getting around or up and down stairs? Beyond the annoyance of having the physical pain or limited mobility, you’ve probably wasted time thinking about the problem and trying to […]
November 25, 2010
What a Physical Therapist is Thankful For…
My clients– I love being busy guiding others to a more healthy, active lifestyle. The ability to walk, squat, lunge, jump, run. My education from Concordia University Wisconsin, which prepared me well. A home exercise program performed as prescribed. All of my coworkers that help to make our clinic a comfortable and welcoming place for […]
February 11, 2011
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