RPT Blog

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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!

Pre-Work Screening

Pre-work Screenings

A Functional Job Analysis, also known as a “pre-work screen”, is the process of evaluating and measuring the critical functional demands of a specific job.
November 1, 2016
Knee Pain

PT Before Surgery

For people thinking about knee surgery or replacement, the idea of a strenuous post-op recovery can seem unnerving. In post-op care, patients relearn how to walk and perform other day-to-day movements. The recovery can take…
October 18, 2016
General Information

4 Reasons to Choose Physical Therapy

4 Reasons to Choose PT Because it’s National Physical Therapy Month, we wanted to share why physical therapy is beneficial. Physical therapy can improve motion and mobility: Many of our patients need help regaining balance…
October 12, 2016
General Information

History of Physical Therapy

October is National Physical Therapy Month! We wanted to celebrate by sharing some of the history of physical therapy as a profession. The definition of “physical therapy” has changed over the years, but, it’s early…
October 11, 2016
Knee Pain

Patellofemoral Syndrome

Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a broad term used to describe knee pain that occurs around the kneecap. People who are most commonly infected include women and athletes, though the condition is not limited to these…
October 4, 2016
Balance

Balance Awareness

It’s Balance Awareness Week! Did you know that ⅓ of older adults fall every year? When it comes to senior care, balance is extremely important for helping them maintain mobility and independence. Physical therapists can…
September 23, 2016
Other Services

Torticollis and Infants

Torticollis is a condition where the neck muscles are tight, keeping the neck in a fixed position. The name comes from a Latin word that literally means “twisted neck.” All ages can be affected by…
September 13, 2016
Auto Accidents

Concussions and PT

As the new school year begins, youth sports are starting up again and so too, unfortunately, are the injuries. Every parent wants their child to have fun in their sport without a trip to the…
August 29, 2016
Fitness

Proper Lifting

We have all heard the saying “lift with your legs.” But what does that really mean? Why is it so important to lift with our legs? Injuries can happen anytime, and many back injuries occur…
August 23, 2016