It’s not uncommon to have a longer healing time for soft tissue injuries compared to bone fractures. If you’ve ever sprained a joint or experienced tendinitis, you understand the frustration. RPT offers a therapy called scraping therapy (or Instrument-Assisted Soft...

Chronic fatigue syndrome affects only 1% of the population in the United States, but if left untreated, it can lead to disability. The treatment that’s most often used and successful with chronic fatigue syndrome is physical therapy. If you’re suffering from chronic...

Parkinson’s disease is the second most common degenerative brain disorder that affects adults. Symptoms for this disease vary widely, so those who are affected by it may each have their own unique experience. This is why it’s important to choose a Physical Therapist...

As a business owner, it’s important to know you’re hiring the right people. Especially if you’re in an industry that requires physical work. This is why RPT offers pre-work screenings (PWS) and currently works with over 30 companies to ensure that each candidate for...

Happy March Madness! During this time of year, fans and athletes alike get their brackets ready and prep for the exciting games ahead. Basketball is an incredibly exciting sport to watch as well as play, however, the high-paced nature of this sport increases the risk...

With spring around the corner, many runners will start up their outdoor training programs. Today, we’re sharing some tips for a proper and thorough warm-up to ensure you don’t start off your season with injuries. There are some major benefits of warming up properly,...

Aquatic therapy provides numerous benefits to those who follow an aquatic therapy exercise plan. Our experienced Physical Therapists at RPT will determine if this kind of exercise plan will be beneficial for you. We offer aquatic therapy twice a week at Dimple Dell...

Which team are you cheering for in this year’s Super Bowl? Whether your team is the Patriots or the Rams, a high-intensity sport such as football requires many of the players to participate in an active physical therapy treatment program. In fact, physical therapy is...

Did you know that we spend roughly one-third of our lives sleeping? With so much of our lives spent sleeping, it’s important to understand which sleeping positions have the potential to be detrimental to your health. If you find yourself constantly experiencing back...

Have you ever experienced a “snap” or “pop” when you forcefully lift, lower, or swing your leg? If this sounds familiar, you may be experiencing snapping hip syndrome. This typically makes it difficult to perform activities such as hiking, running, jumping, and...

Before you hit the slopes, it’s important to prepare your body. Whether you prefer skiing or snowboarding, both can be strenuous on your body. Many people develop injuries from lack of preparation for the season and have to end their winter sports fun early. We’re...

Halloween is coming up! It can be easy to get caught up in this busy time of year and getting your children and their costumes ready. It’s important to keep in mind these important safety guidelines to ensure your children’s safety: Plan for your children’s costumes...

Communicating the pain you’re experiencing to a physical therapist and loved ones may be incredibly difficult. The successful management of pain really depends on an understanding and correct diagnosis of why you may be experiencing pain. So how do you communicate the...