Tom Toothaker, PT, DPT The athletic and physiotherapy world is currently abuzz with talk about Blood Flow Restriction Therapy or BFRT. This therapy uses a pneumatic restriction cuff (think blood pressure cuff) which is controlled by small computer to ensure patient safety. The cuff inflates and restricts (not stops) venous blood flow return, from a… Read more »
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What’s the Difference Between An Orthopaedic Physician and a Chiropractor? Part One
Mark W. McFarland, DO As an orthopaedic surgeon, I’m often asked about the differences between what I do and what a chiropractor does. We both see patients for a lot of the same conditions and often refer patients to each other when recommended care or treatment is outside of the scope of what we do. … Read more »
Do I have Hip Arthritis? The Two Main Symptoms to Know
John D. Burrow, DO As a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic specialist, I spent years in medical school learning how to diagnose musculoskeletal conditions. Some issues are easily diagnosed with x-rays and a physical exam, and others require some detective work on my part. Hip arthritis is one of those diagnoses where the symptoms can be misleading. Pain… Read more »
Three Non-surgical Ways to Treat Your Knee Arthritis
John D. Burrow, DO As a fellowship-trained Joint Replacement Specialist, I see people every day for consultations about their painful knee arthritis. While I’m happy to expertly perform knee replacement surgeries for my patients who need them, I always advise against doing surgery until absolutely necessary. “Absolutely Necessary” means different things to different patients, as… Read more »
Little League Elbow Syndrome: What you Should Know
Boyd W. Haynes III, MD Many of us grew up playing on a Little League baseball or softball team and cherish those memories of daily ball practice, camaraderie with teammates, incredible wins and crushing losses during the spring and summer days on the field. Even if you’ve never played, you may have seen the movie… Read more »
Biofeedback for Chronic Pain
Emily A. Ludwig, PsyD As a Psychologist trained to help patients who suffer with the emotional effects of Chronic Pain, I employ a variety of methods to bring healing. Biofeedback is an important self-help tool that patients learn to use whenever they are feeling stressed, painful or otherwise need to reconnect their mind and body…. Read more »
Pre-Natal Physical Therapy
Victoria Skay, LPTA So you’re having a baby! Congratulations! There is so much to do in nine months…pick a name, prepare the nursery, eat nutritious foods, pick out baby clothes, visit a Physical Therapist…what??? That’s right. Making an appointment with a skilled Physical Therapist might be one of the most important preparations you can make… Read more »
What’s so great about Stretching, Anyway?
Cody Leeworthy, DPT As a Physical Therapist, I’m often asked about stretching by my patients. “Why should I stretch? When should I stretch? How often should I stretch?” We all know how fantastic a good stretch feels, especially when rising from bed or from a day of sitting at our desks. Common sense tells us… Read more »
When is Aversion Therapy Appropriate?
Emily A. Ludwig, PsyD Aversion Therapy is a form of behavior modification used to help individuals reduce or stop detrimental behaviors, by associating those behaviors with discomfort or punishment, such as a pain sensation, a bad taste, smell; or an electric shock. Over time, the individual is conditioned to believe that doing the disagreeable behavior… Read more »
What is “Rhabdo”? Why does it occur and how is it Treated?
Boyd W. Haynes III, MD Is it me or does it seem that folks are working out more these days? Many are participating in hard core workouts or extreme athletics. Crossfit®, Rezist, Soul Cycle, Boot Camps, Training Gyms, or gyms that mimic Crossfit®, are popping up everywhere and have helped many thousands of people get… Read more »