Physical Therapy Articles

Incontinence & Sexual Dysfunction

Melissa Baudo2024-09-27T16:30:12-04:00June 5th, 2019|Categories: General Information, Physical Therapy Articles, Wellness Articles|Tags: Fecal incontinence, Functional incontinence, health, incontinence, Manual therapy, Medical specialties, Medicine, Pelvic floor physical therapy, Pelvic pain, Physical exercise, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation medicine, sexual dysfunction, Shepherd Center, spinal cord injury, Stroke, Urinary bladder disorders, Urinary incontinence|

The Questions No One Is Asking No one dreams of finding themselves here, but every year it happens to thousands more. A catastrophic injury. An unthinkable diagnosis. Your life is turned upside down, and you have to find some way to pick up the pieces and rebuild. Sometimes the initial rehab experience is overwhelmingly devoted to figuring out new ways to move, rebuilding strength or learning how to adapt to normal activities of daily living. This process may take weeks [...]

Spinal Cord Injury: How PTs Can Help

Melissa Baudo2024-09-27T17:28:22-04:00May 1st, 2019|Categories: Neuro Rehab Articles, Pain Management Articles, Physical Therapy Articles|Tags: Central nervous system, health, Laura Glazebrook, Medical emergencies, Medical specialties, Medicine, neuro rehab, Neurotrauma, Organ systems, pain, Paralysis, Paraplegia, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation in spinal cord injury, Rehabilitation medicine, SCI, Sensory systems, Shepherd Center, Spasticity, Spinal cord, Spinal cord disorders, spinal cord injury, Tetraplegia|

The Many Faces of Spinal Cord Injury Spinal cord injury, or SCI, is defined as damage to the spinal cord causing temporary or permanent changes in its function. The spinal cord is a wonderfully complex structure, which controls so many things in our bodies, and an injury can vary widely based on where the injury occurred. Cervical spinal cord injuries typically affect a larger proportion of the body, which can include arm function, thoracic typically the trunk muscles and lumbar [...]

Let’s Talk Multiple Sclerosis

Melissa Baudo2024-09-27T16:34:36-04:00May 1st, 2019|Categories: Neuro Rehab Articles, Physical Therapy Articles|Tags: Autoimmune diseases, health, Laura Glazebrook, Management of multiple sclerosis, Manual therapy, Medical specialties, Medicine, MS, MS Australia, Multiple sclerosis, Multiple sclerosis signs and symptoms, Myelin, neuro rehab, Neurological disorder, Pain management, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation medicine, Shepherd Center, Signs and symptoms of multiple sclerosis, Spasticity|

What is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple Sclerosis, or MS, is a type of auto-immune disease in which the body attacks the nerves that make up the central nervous system (CNS), typically affecting the brain and spinal cord. Over 2 million people worldwide are affected by MS, and data from the National MS Society suggests over 1 million adults over 18 in the United States are living with the disease. The disease process includes damaging myelin, which is the protective substance that [...]

Injury Prevention for Golf

Melissa Baudo2024-05-13T16:52:37-04:00April 28th, 2019|Categories: Golf Articles, Injury Prevention Articles, Physical Therapy Articles, Sports Medicine Articles|Tags: Back, cool down, Elbow, Flexibility, Gluteus maximus, Golf, golf mechanics, Golf stroke mechanics, Golf swing, health, hydrate, Medical specialties, Melissa Baudo, Muscular system, Musculoskeletal system, Physical exercise, Physical Therapy, sports, Sports injury, Sports physical therapy, Stretching, warmup|

It's Tee Time Spring has sprung and the birdies are rolling across the greens. The golf season is heating up. As you head out to the course or range, here are a few simple tips to help you avoid injury. Now, if you are already struggling with pain in your back, hips, neck or elbow, well we are here to help! The most common golf related injuries we see at One on One PT begin with the lower back and [...]

Comprehensive Guide to Cervical Dystonia Treatment

Melissa Baudo2024-09-19T13:43:07-04:00April 22nd, 2019|Categories: Cervical Dystonia Articles, Physical Therapy Articles|Tags: Acupuncture, Cervical Dystonia, Chinese Medicine, dry needling, Dystonia, Essential tremor, health, Joaquin Farias, Manual therapy, Medicine, meditation, Myoclonic dystonia, Myofascial release, Myofascial trigger point, neck pain, Neurological disorders, Neuroplasticity, pain, Pain management, Physical Therapy, Pseudoscience, redcord, Relaxation, Spasmodic torticollis, Stretching, Torsion dystonia, Torticollis, Yoga|

Cervical Dystonia Treatment, Symptoms, and Specialist Care This article will explore cervical dystonia treatment, symptoms, various treatment approaches, the role of physical therapy, and other therapies designed to improve quality of life for patients. Cervical dystonia, also known as spasmodic torticollis, is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by abnormal, involuntary contractions of the neck and shoulder muscles. These muscle spasms result in painful, involuntary movements and twisting of the head. Living with cervical dystonia can severely affect a person's ability [...]

5 Ways Physical Therapists Treat Pain

Melissa Baudo2024-05-13T16:55:06-04:00April 22nd, 2019|Categories: Physical Therapy Articles|Tags: Alternative medicine, chronic pain, Dentomandibular sensorimotor dysfunction, dry needling, health, Joint Mobilization, Low back pain, Manual therapy, Medicine, Muscle energy technique, Myofascial trigger point, Nociception, pain, Pain management, Physical Therapy, Pseudoscience, redcord, Spinal Manipulation, Visceral Manipulation|

Are you familiar with the current ways Physical Therapist's treat pain? Pain is a complex warning signal that suggests something is or may be wrong in the body. The problem is that pain is often a result of a variety of inputs from the body, so it may require a variety of treatment interventions to improve it. Physical Therapists (PTs) are trained in many of these interventions to help manage and treat pain. Here are some of the latest interventions [...]

It’s Brain Injury Awareness Month

Melissa Baudo2024-09-27T16:33:18-04:00March 15th, 2019|Categories: Neuro Rehab Articles, Physical Therapy Articles|Tags: Acquired brain injury, Biomarker, Brain damage, brain injury, Clinical medicine, Concussion, head injury, health, Human brain, Laura Glazebrook, Medical specialties, Medicine, Neurological disorder, Neurotrauma, Outline of the human brain, Physical Therapy, Sports injury, Stroke, Therapeutic and Emotional Effects of Music on Humans, Traumatic brain injury, Traumatology|

Did you know that March is Brain Injury Awareness Month? Every March for the past 30 years we recognize and raise awareness about brain injury. At One on One Physical Therapy, we have an expert neurological Physical Therapist (PT), Dr. Laura Glazebrook, that is here to help you in your recovery following a brain injury and stroke rehab. What Is A Brain Injury? Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): typically the result of a sudden impact to the brain from a car accident, [...]

Neurological Rehabilitation: Hope and Progress with Outpatient Neuro Physical Therapy

Melissa Baudo2024-09-29T17:45:14-04:00March 11th, 2019|Categories: Neuro Rehab Articles, Physical Therapy Articles|Tags: Brain damage, brain injury, Gait training, health, Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, Manual therapy, Medical specialties, Medicine, Multiple sclerosis, Neurological disorder, Neurology, Neurorehabilitation, Neurotrauma, Occupational therapist, Occupational therapy, Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, rehab, Rehabilitation medicine, Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation, Shepherd Center, Spasticity, Speech–language pathology, spinal cord injury, Sports medicine, Stroke|

Have you ever heard the story of a child putting on glasses for the first time and suddenly seeing the world in a whole new light? It’s a moment of clarity, like a lightbulb going off—a feeling of excitement and renewed curiosity about life. The same can be true for anyone recovering from a neurological condition or injury. Whether it’s a stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, or multiple sclerosis, recovery can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. Over [...]

Low Back Pain

Melissa Baudo2024-09-27T16:41:55-04:00February 11th, 2019|Categories: Physical Therapy Articles|Tags: Acute pain, Aquatic therapy, back pain, Carole B. Lewis, chronic pain, health, Human back, Low back pain, Medical specialties, Medicine, Middle back pain, Nociception, pain, Pain management, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation medicine, Scoliosis, Spinal disc herniation|

Are you one of the millions of Americans suffering from debilitating low back pain? From athletes to office workers, this pesky ailment affects those of all ages, ethnicities, and gender. Low Back pain is common and often debilitating. Approximately 80% of individuals will experience low back pain sometime during their lifetime, while 56% of all adults report having back pain over the past 12 months. More than one-third of adults say low back pain affects their ability to engage in [...]

7 Key Factors for Successful Crossfit Performance Post-Rehabilitation

Melissa Baudo2023-12-20T01:09:20-05:00December 21st, 2018|Categories: Crossfit Articles, Physical Therapy Articles, Sports Medicine Articles|Tags: Barbell, Bodyweight exercises, CrossFit, CrossFit Games, Deadlift, Human behavior, Individual sports, Mat Fraser, Nancy Pickett, Physical exercise, Pilates, Powerlifting, Pull-up, Recreation, sports, Sports injury, Squat, Squatting position|

The sport of Crossfit continues to evolve; asking the most elite athletes in the world to perform seemingly superhuman physical tasks. While the sport continues to test the boundaries of human form, there is always an ability to scale the movements for those more lay people, like myself. What is Crossfit? Crossfit defines itself as “constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity”. The most important principle to keep in mind when approaching an apparently impossible workout is the intended [...]

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