Physical Therapy Articles

Postpartum 101 – Part 2

2024-09-27T17:06:28-04:00August 13th, 2019|Categories: Pain Management Articles, Pelvic Floor Articles, Women's Health Articles|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Hello again, ladies! Our last blog on this topic introduced you to postpartum recovery and how Physical Therapists can bridge the disconnect between what we know and what we don’t regarding normal recovery. In this post, we will delve into two conditions that you may have heard of or even experienced before,  how they can affect you, and how to get help.  Number 1→ Diastasis Rectus Abdominis (otherwise known as Diastasis) Diastasis occurs when the rectus abdominis, or the “6 [...]

Postpartum 101 – Part 1

2024-09-27T17:06:57-04:00July 25th, 2019|Categories: Pelvic Floor Articles, Women's Health Articles|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

A series for all moms! This is the first of a series about postpartum recovery, some issues that may arise from pregnancy or childbirth, and a handbook to knowing what is normal and when to seek help. Okay, ladies, let’s go back to school! Motherhood is a wild and crazy adventure, and the very beginning of the adventure is definitely the most confusing. The market is flooded with information on what happens to the baby immediately postpartum, but very little [...]

Incontinence & Sexual Dysfunction

2024-09-27T16:30:12-04:00June 5th, 2019|Categories: General Information, Physical Therapy Articles, Wellness Articles|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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

2024-09-27T17:28:22-04:00May 1st, 2019|Categories: Neuro Rehab Articles, Pain Management Articles, Physical Therapy Articles|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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

2024-09-27T16:34:36-04:00May 1st, 2019|Categories: Neuro Rehab Articles, Physical Therapy Articles|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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

2024-05-13T16:52:37-04:00April 28th, 2019|Categories: Golf Articles, Injury Prevention Articles, Physical Therapy Articles, Sports Medicine Articles|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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

2024-09-19T13:43:07-04:00April 22nd, 2019|Categories: Cervical Dystonia Articles, Physical Therapy Articles|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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

2024-05-13T16:55:06-04:00April 22nd, 2019|Categories: Physical Therapy Articles|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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

2024-09-27T16:33:18-04:00March 15th, 2019|Categories: Neuro Rehab Articles, Physical Therapy Articles|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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

2024-09-29T17:45:14-04:00March 11th, 2019|Categories: Neuro Rehab Articles, Physical Therapy Articles|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

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