This time in PT News we recap what our clinics have been posting throughout July 2024. We are excited to bring you current physical therapy-based posts featuring published articles from PTandMe partnering clinics!
1. Can Physical Therapy Fix a Herniated Disc? Causes, Cures, & Insights.
Written by The Jackson Clinics, with locations throughout Northern Virginia.
Disc herniation can lead to significant discomfort and limitations in daily activities, but physical therapy offers a promising path to relief and recovery. By focusing on targeted exercises and therapeutic techniques, physical therapy aims to alleviate pain, restore function, and strengthen the spine’s support structures. In this article, we’ll explore how physical therapy can be an essential component in managing and overcoming a herniated disc… Read more
2. Blood Flow Restriction Therapy
Written by Rebound Physical Therapy, an outpatient physical therapy practice located throughout Bend, OR, and surrounding areas.
Postoperative recovery is a crucial phase in any surgical journey. Patients often face challenges such as muscle atrophy, strength and power loss, and reduced mobility. However, in recent years, Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training has become a vital resource in post-surgical care, pain, and general deconditioning. Using the principles discussed below, it is revolutionizing rehabilitation and proving to be a game-changer in enhancing recovery time and outcomes… Read more
3. Head Above Water – Preventing Fishing Injuries
Written by Excel Physical Therapy an outpatient physical therapy group located in Bozeman and Manhattan, MT.
As the summer sun beats down, the bugs are popping, and you hit the water in earnest, injuries are likely not on your radar. But fly casting, walking in a river, and rowing puts stress and strain on your joints and muscles, so it’s important to have the strength and stability to help mitigate injuries. Here are a few considerations for the summer fishing season… Read more
We hope you enjoyed our picks for the PT News July 2024 edition.