Many people often complain about their sciatic nerve pain, but have no idea where the sciatic nerve is actually located or what it actually does. Simply stated, nerves help transmit signals to and from the…
DuoMarch 30, 2017
RPT Blog
Welcome to Our Blog
We have several informational articles about various topics relating to physical therapy. If you are looking for specific information that you cannot find, please reach out to one of our locations, and one of our friendly employees will help you!
RPT is proud to offer a new physical therapy treatment option known as dry needling. This treatment is based on Western medicine techniques and musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. This non-surgical technique for treating pain was…
DuoMarch 23, 2017
Because March is Nutrition Month, we wanted to share some simple nutrition tips for a healthy, active lifestyle. Nutrition is important because it can affect your body in positive or negative ways. When we eat…
DuoMarch 15, 2017
Carpal tunnel syndrome can strike at any time. WebMD defines this syndrome as “numbness, tingling, weakness, and other problems in your hand because of pressure on the median nerve in your wrist.” These symptoms often…
DuoMarch 10, 2017
March is National Athletic Training Month! An athlete is defined as “a person who is trained or skilled in exercises, sports, or games requiring physical strength, agility, or stamina.” (Merriam-Webster Dictionary). Under that definition, there…
DuoMarch 1, 2017
Physical Therapy after a Stroke Every year in the US, two-thirds of individuals who suffer a stroke survive and need rehabilitation. Having a stroke can affect the speed of actions, changes in depth perception, range of…
DuoFebruary 22, 2017
Our Physical Therapy Team When people hear us use the word “physical therapy”, they often believe that our services are limited to sports injuries and athletic training. Physical therapy can mean a lot more…
DuoFebruary 17, 2017
The rotator cuff (not “rotary cup”) in your shoulder is made up of a group of tendons and muscles. These tendons and muscles help connect the shoulder blade to the upper arm. (Photo Credit: WebMD)…
DuoFebruary 13, 2017
Have you ever noticed athletes wearing different colored tape on their backs, legs, and arms? Did you know that those strips of tape are placed on certain muscles for a reason? This technique is known…
DuoFebruary 2, 2017
The Violence and Injury Prevention Program reports that in the past decade, Utah has experienced a more than 400 percent increase in deaths related to misuse and abuse of prescription drugs, with an average of…
DuoJanuary 26, 2017