Joseph Pilates, a German medic who trained in boxing and gymnastics, developed Pilates as a form of exercise in the early 20th century. As a child, he suffered from various illnesses and though he...
Health Insurance 101: Understanding Your Benefits
It’s a new year and, for many people, this means a new insurance policy. While insurance can be confusing, it is important to understand your health insurance benefits as you consider your options for...
Physical Therapy: What to Expect
Marathon training has picked up and your Achilles tendon has been bothering you on your long runs. Or maybe you played golf this weekend and your back has been sore ever since. Perhaps work has gotten...
The Top Five Reasons Why You Should Get To Know Your PT
A few years ago I hosted a get together with a bunch of friends. At some point in the evening, after everyone had figured out how we were connected, someone remarked, “It’s a good thing you’re a PT....
Top 5 reasons we are out-of-network with your insurance…and what that means for you
I sat down earlier this week to write a piece with the title above, but very quickly realized there really aren’t that many reasons. The only reason we are out-of-network with most insurance plans comes...
The Educated Therapist
Let’s face it. Most physical therapists aren’t winning any sales and marketing awards. Most of us have don’t have a business background and typically enter this profession based on a love of health,...
Fit as a…fiddle?
Body image has been a hot topic over the past several years. Recently, many companies have run advertising campaigns to promote healthy body types in reaction to the extremely thin models who...
When should I see a physical therapist?
Many of the patients I treat are extremely active, though few make their living playing sports professionally. They are passionate about their lifestyle and sport of choice, and take their health very...
When should I see a physical therapist?
Many of the patients I treat are extremely active, though few make their living playing sports professionally. They are passionate about their lifestyle and sport of choice, and take their health very...
Physical Therapists and Exercise
Why work with a physical therapist for fitness?
PT’s are trained in movement:
We are healthcare professionals trained in optimal patterns of movement, posture, and form and will provide...