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Cervical Dystonia and Direct Current Treatment

Unnati Topiwala2024-09-19T14:01:23-04:00June 14th, 2023|Categories: Cervical Dystonia Articles, Neuro Rehab Articles, Pain Management Articles, Physical Therapists News, Physical Therapy Articles|Tags: Autonomic nervous system, Cervical Dystonia, Cervical vertebrae, Danielle Peters, dry needling, Dystonia, Functional electrical stimulation, health, Manual therapy, massage therapy, Medicine, Myoclonic dystonia, Myofascial trigger point, Nervous system, Neubie, Neurological disorders, neuromuscular, Neuromuscular junction, Organ systems, Pain management, Physical Therapy, Pseudoscience, sensory, Spasmodic torticollis, Torsion dystonia, Torticollis, Traction|

What is Cervical Dystonia? Cervical dystonia, also known as spasmic torticollis, is considered to be a motor system disorder in which the neuro-functional connections in the brain are affected. This can cause involuntary, often painful muscle contractions and decreased motor control of the cervical spine musculature. Multiple systematic reviews have shown that physical therapy in conjunction with medical intervention including botox injections can have positive impacts on patients with cervical dystonia. Physical therapy offers a wide variety of treatments for [...]

The Artistic Athlete: Physical Therapy for the Performer

Unnati Topiwala2024-09-27T17:23:17-04:00July 13th, 2022|Categories: Performing Arts Medicine Articles, Physical Therapists News, Physical Therapy Articles, Sports Medicine Articles, Wellness Articles|Tags: Alternative medicine, Ami Kirollos, Health care, Health sciences, Manual therapy, Medical specialties, Medicine, Performing arts, Performing arts medicine, Physical exercise, Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation medicine, Sports medicine, Surgery, Therapy|

What is Performing Arts Medicine? Performing Arts Medicine is a specialized subset of sports medicine focused on treating and managing conditions unique to dancers, musicians, vocalists, actors, and all other performers. The treatment of performers requires extensive knowledge and background in the demands, culture, and techniques specific to the arts in order to correctly diagnose, treat, and return the performer back to the stage safely and efficiently. Why is it important to see a provider specializing in Performing Arts Medicine? [...]

If I Only Knew Then What I Know Now – In The Treatment Of Scoliosis

Unnati Topiwala2022-01-11T06:50:11-05:00January 11th, 2022|Categories: Injury Prevention Articles, Physical Therapy Articles, Scoliosis Articles|Tags: athlete, Atlanta, Back brace, Brace, health, injury, Injury Prevention, Medical specialties, Musculoskeletal system, Organ systems, Orthopedics, orthotics, Physical Therapy, Providence brace, Scoliosis, Skeletal system, Stephania Ballis, treatment, Vertebral column|

FOR STARTERS AND PERHAPS THE MOST IMPORTANT POINT YOUR MOTHER IS ALWAYS RIGHT. Listen to her when she tells you to wear your brace or whatever it is for that matter. I will never forget the day I was told I had to wear a brace. It was a horrible hot heavy piece of plastic. It became a nightly routine to wake up in the middle of the night sweating and chuck the brace across the room. Yes, I was [...]

The Warm-Up Revolution

Unnati Topiwala2024-09-27T17:17:06-04:00September 21st, 2021|Categories: Injury Prevention Articles, Physical Therapy Articles|Tags: balance, Flexibility, health, Human activities, Lunge, Medical specialties, Physical exercise, Physical fitness, Physical Therapy, Sports injury, Sports medicine, Stretching, Thomas Joyce, warm-up, Warming up, workouts|

How many of you remember spending half an hour standing in a circle with your teammates before practicing counting “1…2…3…” as you gradually stretched individual muscle groups? My guess is, probably most of you. As we continue to move into an age of analytics within sports, the efficacy of warm-ups in their ability to decrease injury risk and prepare athletes for sport is gaining more attention. In The Past Traditionally, warm-up programs have consisted of short bouts of aerobic activity [...]

Little League Shoulder in Youth Baseball Players

Unnati Topiwala2024-09-27T17:33:28-04:00May 26th, 2021|Categories: Youth Sports Articles|Tags: Adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder, Baseball pitching, Humerus, Little League elbow, Medical classification, Medical Subject Headings, Musculoskeletal system, Overuse injuries, Pectoralis major, Pitcher, Rotator cuff, Rotator cuff tear, Shoulder, Shoulder problem, Sports injury, Ulnar collateral ligament injury of the elbow, Ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction|

Baseball remains a popular sport among adolescent athletes. However, single-sport specialization and year-round competition have led to an increase in upper extremity injury in youth baseball players. While the elbow is the most frequent complaint of adolescent baseball players, the shoulder is often implicated.1 “Little league shoulder” is a common shoulder injury among youth baseball players. What is little league shoulder? Little league shoulder, or proximal humeral epiphysiolysis, is an overuse injury that occurs at the growth plate in [...]

Frozen Shoulder

Unnati Topiwala2024-09-27T16:28:24-04:00March 24th, 2021|Categories: General Information, Performance Enhancement Articles, Physical Therapy Articles, Sports Medicine Articles, Youth Sports Articles|Tags: active, Adhesion, Adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder, American College of Sports Medicine, Arthritis, athlete, Capsulitis, Elbow, Frozen Shoulder, health, immobility, inflammation, injury, Injury Prevention, Manipulation under anesthesia, Manual therapy, Medical specialties, Medical Subject Headings, Medicine, Musculoskeletal system, Osteochondritis dissecans, Overuse injuries, Physical Therapy, Rotator cuff, Rotator cuff tear, Shoulder, Shoulder joint, shoulder pain, Shoulder problem, Soft tissue disorders, Sports medicine, Thomas Joyce, Trauma, warm-up|

What is a frozen shoulder? Frozen shoulder, or “adhesive capsulitis,” is a condition that involves a tightening of the capsule and ligaments around the shoulder. Inflammation within the shoulder joint and an increase in nerve growth around the shoulder complex results in pain, stiffness, and limited shoulder range of motion.1 It is estimated that 2-5.3% of the general population experiences frozen shoulder.1 Studies have shown that this pathology is more prevalent among females and individuals between 40 and 70 years [...]

Misconceptions of Concussion

Melissa Baudo2024-09-27T16:49:04-04:00February 4th, 2020|Categories: Concussion Articles, Neuro Rehab Articles, Vestibular Rehabilitation Articles|Tags: brain injury, Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, Concussion, Concussions, Concussions in American football, Dizziness, injuries, Labyrinthitis, Medical specialties, Medicine, Neurological disorders, Neurotrauma, Organ systems, PJ Pruszynski, Post-concussion syndrome, Rehabilitation, Sports injuries, Traumatic brain injury, Vestibular rehabilitation|

Misconceptions of Concussion Over the last decade, there has been a surge in media coverage on concussions. Every major news network has aired a story on prevalence of concussion in children or the crippling effects of CTE Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) in former NFL players. However, after hearing and reading all the new stories, it is apparent that there is a lot of misinformation out there. I mean, A LOT. We hope this blog helps to clear up some common [...]

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 [...]

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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