Rehabilitation medicine

The Artistic Athlete: Physical Therapy for the Performer

2024-09-27T17:23:17-04:00July 13th, 2022|Categories: Performing Arts Medicine Articles, Physical Therapists News, Physical Therapy Articles, Sports Medicine Articles, Wellness Articles|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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? [...]

ACL Injury Prevention

2022-08-09T09:47:17-04:00June 7th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

One on One Physical Therapy is excited to launch a comprehensive ACL Injury Prevention and Performance Enhancement Program. We know you have many choices for preseason training, which is why we wanted to outline a few of the great reasons to join us now. What Makes Our Program Different? As discussed in part 3 of this blog series, ACL Injury Prevention Programs, our program incorporates all essential elements of a successful ACL prevention program which are: Flexibility Running Balance Strength [...]

ACL Injury Prevention Programs

2024-09-27T15:31:01-04:00May 29th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Since 2018, a number of professional associations dedicated to promoting safety within sport have produced position statements regarding ACL injury. The National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) and the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy, two world-renowned organizations, have both released statements detailing the best practice for preventing ACL injury. The purpose of these statements is to provide a summary of recommendations based on the most recent research and to establish guidelines for injury prevention program development and implementation. What is [...]

Staying Active With Parkinson’s

2024-09-27T17:27:38-04:00November 18th, 2019|Categories: Neuro Rehab Articles, Wellness Articles|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

It’s so hard to generalize how any individual is affected by Parkinson’s Disease (PD) because everyone’s walk can be so different.  Due to the nature of the disease, an individual’s needs and challenges may change as it progresses. As a Physical Therapist (PT), we will partner with you to manage your specific needs now... and as your condition changes over time. Parkinson's Disease & Physical Therapy Parkinson's affects so many areas of life, including motor and non-motor symptoms and Physical [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Low Back Pain

2024-09-27T16:41:55-04:00February 11th, 2019|Categories: Physical Therapy Articles|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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 [...]

Recovery Meets Physical Therapy – Managing Tennis Injuries with a Physical Therapist

2024-05-13T17:00:03-04:00September 6th, 2017|Categories: Physical Therapists News, Sports Medicine Articles|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Recovery Meets Physical Therapy – Managing Tennis Injuries with a Physical Therapist Tennis, like many other sports, has an inherent risk for injury. Tennis injuries such as tennis elbow, rotator cuff tendinitis, and muscle strains are common among our youth and recreational athletes and are caused by overuse, overtraining, muscle imbalance, weakness and poor stroke performance.  Overuse injuries happen because athletes are putting in way too many hours on the court, are not preparing or recovering efficiently, or they have weaknesses [...]

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