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Cervical Dystonia and Neubie®Direct Current Treatment

Cervical Dystonia and Neubie®Direct Current Treatment

Unnati Topiwala2023-09-23T04:51:06-04:00June 14th, 2023|Categories: Uncategorized, Physical Therapy Articles, Physical Therapists News, Pain Management Articles, Neuro Rehab Articles|Tags: Physical Therapy, health, dry needling, Medicine, Manual therapy, Nervous system, Neurological disorders, Dystonia, Spasmodic torticollis, Torticollis, Organ systems, Cervical Dystonia, Functional electrical stimulation, Neuromuscular junction, Autonomic nervous system, Cervical vertebrae, Torsion dystonia, Myoclonic dystonia, Danielle Peters, Neubie, neuromuscular, sensory|

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 [...]

Men’s Health Awareness Month -Specifically Male Pelvic Pain

Men’s Health Awareness Month -Specifically Male Pelvic Pain

Unnati Topiwala2023-09-30T01:40:47-04:00May 25th, 2022|Categories: Pelvic Floor Articles, Physical Therapy Articles, Male Pelvic Health Articles|Tags: health, Gynaecology, Prostatitis, Pelvic floor dysfunction, Pelvic pain, Urinary incontinence, Clinical medicine, Nociception, Medicine, Medical specialties, Pelvic Floor, Injury Prevention, Atlanta, Physical Therapy, Sexual dysfunctions, Penile pain, chronic pelvic pain syndrome, post-ejaculatory pain, perineal (pelvic floor) pain, testicular pain, erectile dysfunction, male pelvic, male pelvic floor, Hard flaccid syndrome, CPPS, Chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome, Men's health, Sexual health, Savas Koutsantonis|

There are misconceptions when it comes to issues such as pelvic pain. The medical community often considered this a female problem related to pregnancy, postpartum, menstrual cycle, or female reproductive organs…but as you may guess, anyone with a pelvis can have pain and that includes males. Guys haven’t had it so good with it comes to dealing with male pelvic health issues and the intervention provided by the medical community. Too often (and still so today), male pelvic pain was [...]

High Intensity Resistance Exercise Is For Everyone… Using BFR!

High Intensity Resistance Exercise Is For Everyone… Using BFR!

Unnati Topiwala2023-09-25T12:11:11-04:00February 15th, 2022|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: Physical Therapy, health, exercise, strength training, Physical exercise, Sports medicine, Weight training, Athletic training, Blood flow restriction training, BFR, Bodybuilding, One-repetition maximum, Muscle hypertrophy, Emma Stewart|

Q: What is a “High-Intensity Resistance Exercise”? The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) defines high-intensity resistance training to be loads of at least 70% of your 1-rep max (1RM). This level of resistance is thought to be required in order to produce muscle growth (hypertrophy) and strength gains. Q: Is high-intensity resistance training appropriate for me? High-intensity resistance training may not be appropriate for you if you have: Cardiovascular disease Joint disease/injury Post-operative limitations Weight-bearing restrictions Q: How can [...]

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

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: Physical Therapy Articles, Injury Prevention Articles, Scoliosis Articles|Tags: Physical Therapy, Atlanta, Injury Prevention, health, injury, athlete, orthotics, Orthopedics, Skeletal system, Medical specialties, Musculoskeletal system, Organ systems, Stephania Ballis, Scoliosis, Brace, Vertebral column, Back brace, Providence brace, treatment|

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

The Warm-Up Revolution

Unnati Topiwala2023-12-21T14:46:29-05:00September 21st, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized, Physical Therapy Articles, Injury Prevention Articles|Tags: Physical Therapy, health, warm-up, balance, Physical exercise, Sports medicine, Flexibility, Warming up, Stretching, Sports injury, Medical specialties, Human activities, Physical fitness, Thomas Joyce, Lunge, 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 [...]

Bending without breaking: Hypermobility disorders and physical therapy

Bending without breaking: Hypermobility disorders and physical therapy

Unnati Topiwala2023-12-21T14:24:37-05:00July 19th, 2021|Categories: Physical Therapy Articles, Physical Therapists News, Pilates Articles|Tags: Physical Therapy, Gyrotonic, Gyrotonic Fit, Atlanta, Injury Prevention, health, Clinical medicine, Hypermobility, Syndromes, Pelvic floor dysfunction, Musculoskeletal system, Organ systems, Contortion, EDS, Ehlers–Danlos syndromes, Joint dislocation, Skeletal disorders, Rheumatology, Ehlers–Danlos syndrome, Ligamentous laxity, Ami Kirollos, Ehlers-Danlos Society, HSD, BeightonScore, Range of motion, Genu recurvatum|

“Hypermobility,” is a term we like to throw around in all types of ways. For many people, it means casually bringing your leg over your head in yoga class or twisting your body into a pretzel-like Cirque Du Soleil performer, but for others, it means chronic pain, frequent injuries, and symptoms that many medical providers will shrug off as “being bendy.” There is a fine line when “flexible” can be more than just limber joints and muscles and may be [...]

The Nose Knows Best! The Secrets to Better Breathing

The Nose Knows Best! The Secrets to Better Breathing

Unnati Topiwala2023-09-30T15:33:16-04:00May 11th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized, Wellness Articles|Tags: Physical Therapy, Karen Davis Warren, health, sleep, breathing, Sleep disorders, Respiration, Reflexes, Branches of biology, Animal physiology, diaphragm, Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art, Mouth breathing, Nose, Orthodontics, Snoring, Human nose, Ami Kirollos, Mouth, Respiratory system, Respiratory tract, Obligate nasal breathing|

What is a simple, free, daily action that can positively affect your IMMUNE SYSTEM, MOOD, WEIGHT, and LONGEVITY? Breathing. Nasal breathing that is! Mouth breathing causes the tissues in the back of the mouth to become loose and flex inward, making breathing more difficult, creating more...mouth breathing! Nasal breathing naturally tones the soft tissue in the airways, keeping them firm and in shape! Mouth breathing while sleeping allows gravity to close the airway even more as the soft tissues in the [...]

Are You Training the MOST Important Muscle In Your Body?

Are You Training the MOST Important Muscle In Your Body?

Unnati Topiwala2023-09-30T15:39:53-04:00April 23rd, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: Atlanta, Karen Davis Warren, health, breathing, Muscles of the torso, Respiration, Branches of biology, Animal physiology, Muscles of respiration, Diaphragmatic breathing, Lung, Intercostal muscle, Thorax, Shallow breathing, Central sleep apnea, Thoracic diaphragm, nasal breathing, Intercostal muscles|

What is the most important muscle in your body? It’s not your glutes...but your breathing muscle, in particular your diaphragm. Why is the diaphragm so important? The diaphragm, intercostals, and abdominals/oblique muscles are not only used for breathing but impact many systems and functions in your body including: digestive health, by providing support for the digestive system pain management, by reducing the sensitivity of the nervous system back health, by providing stability and mobility with other core muscles athletic performance, [...]

Frozen Shoulder

Frozen Shoulder

Unnati Topiwala2023-12-21T14:40:20-05:00March 24th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: Physical Therapy, Injury Prevention, American College of Sports Medicine, health, active, injury, athlete, warm-up, inflammation, Medical Subject Headings, Medicine, Soft tissue disorders, Rotator cuff tear, Manual therapy, Sports medicine, Elbow, Overuse injuries, Shoulder, Rotator cuff, Shoulder problem, Osteochondritis dissecans, Medical specialties, Musculoskeletal system, shoulder pain, Thomas Joyce, Adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder, Shoulder joint, Capsulitis, Manipulation under anesthesia, Frozen Shoulder, Trauma, immobility, Arthritis|

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 [...]

Bouncing “Back”

Bouncing “Back”

Unnati Topiwala2023-12-21T14:18:24-05:00March 8th, 2021|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: Physical Therapy, Melissa Baudo, Injury Prevention, Tennis, health, active, athlete, pain, core, injuries, back pain, breathing, Musculoskeletal disorders, Pain management, Human back, Soft tissue disorders, Spinal disc herniation, Low back pain, Anatomy, Sciatica, Musculoskeletal system, Branches of biology, Spinal cord disorders, Radicular pain, Lower Back Pain, Lumbar, Dynamic warm-up, spine injuries, Back injury|

Tennis season is upon us in Atlanta albeit it will look a little different this year. If you are wanting to get back out on the court this Spring, now is the time to see your physical therapist for a tune-up so you are ready to play without risking injury. For those of you who have been working from home, on Zoom calls, sitting in a chair for the last year, you may feel tighter than usual and may already [...]