Why New Mexico Is Where Physical Therapists Want to Be
When most people think about launching or growing a physical therapy career, states like Texas, Colorado, or California often come to mind. But there’s another state that’s quietly becoming one of the best places to build a meaningful career in rehabilitation: New Mexico. From incredible outdoor recreation to a lower cost of living, growing healthcare needs, […]
Leadership Skills Every Therapist Needs
Our team has grown in many ways over two decades in patient care – and we’ve learned a thing or two when it comes to leadership. Did you know, some of the best clinical leaders are the therapists who quietly set the standard every day? They are the ones who consistently provide excellent patient care, […]
Why St. Louis and Metro East, IL are Hidden Gems for Outpatient Physical Therapy
When you think about great places to build a career in outpatient physical therapy, St. Louis and the Metro East may not be the first places that come to mind – but maybe they should be. St. Louis and the Metro East area offer affordability, growing communities, clinical variety, and a lifestyle that gives you […]
How to Find Work-Life Balance in Your Physical Therapy Career
Physical therapy is a deeply rewarding profession – but let’s be honest, it can also be an exhausting one. Between packed schedules, documentation, and the emotional investment of patient care, it’s easy for work to spill into every corner of your life. In 2026, more PTs and PTAs are asking an important question: “Can I […]
Is Your Office Ergonomically Sound?
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 […]