Is Your Office Ergonomically Sound?

Ergonomics

By Martha Briscoe, SPT Student at Doisy College of Health Sciences, Saint Louis University Experiencing back or neck pain? Have you been working or studying from home for the last few months? Consider your desk or workstation set-up. An ergonomically sound office station should include the following: back support, wrist rest, arm rests, and a properly […]

6 Tips to Shovel Snow Safely

Snow shoveling is a repetitive activity that can cause muscle strain to the lower back and shoulders. Back injuries due to snow shoveling are more likely to happen to people who may not know that they are out of condition. Following these tips can help you avoid injuries: Lift smaller loads of snow, rather than […]

Stay Motivated in Physical Therapy

By Brett Sears, PT So you have injured yourself or have had surgery, and you are not able to move around and function properly. Your doctor refers you to physical therapy to help you regain strength, endurance, range of motion, and functional mobility. The thought of PT can be daunting. What will it be like? How […]

How to Prepare for a Physical Therapy Evaluation

If you develop an illness or suffer an injury that causes pain or difficulty with functional mobility, you may benefit from the skilled services of a physical therapist. Our physical therapist can assess your specific situation and provide focused treatments and exercises to help you return to your previous level of function. Your first session with your […]

What Can Physical Therapy Do For Me?

Written by Dana L. Davis, MPT, MTT; Reviewed by Stephen E. Heim, MD Physical therapy (PT) is a proven non-surgical treatment for spine-related pain caused by spondylosis (spinal arthritis), degenerative disc disease, whiplash and other disorders. PT is often part of a patient’s multidisciplinary treatment approach that may include medications and spinal injections. Furthermore, active and passive types […]

Physical Therapy After Total Knee Replacement

If you’ve had knee replacement surgery, chances are very high that you’ll feel far less pain and can move around much better than before. Physical therapy (PT) is an important part of that recovery. Rehab exercises will help you walk, climb stairs, and return to other normal activities more quickly. Physical Therapy Right After Surgery […]

9 Types of Physical Therapy Explained

Physical therapy is a crucial component of any orthopedic condition’s recovery process, whether you’re facing a disorder, disability, disease, or injury. Physical therapists use a variety of techniques and methods to help patients get better. Here are nine types of physical therapy that you may find useful for your orthopedic recovery.  EXERCISE Exercise is a crucial component […]

Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain: What to Expect

Physical therapy is often one of the best choices you can make when you have long-term pain (also called chronic pain) or an injury. It can make you stronger and help you move and feel better. Our physical therapists have a lot of training. Still, it’s a good idea to ask them about their experience in working with people […]

We can help improving your balance to prevent falls.

If you have fallen, then you understand how important it is to keep your balance as you walk or sit. Your physical therapist is a movement expert who can help you improve your balance so you can maintain safe functional mobility. Who benefits from balance exercises in st our clinic? People who may engage in […]

Your PT Can Help You Keep Your Resolution

As one year comes to a close and another begins, people begin to set goals and make resolutions. Losing weight, getting to the gym more often or getting into “better shape” are all common. These all require increasing your amount of physical activity. More activity is great for your health, energy levels, sleep, and mood. […]