Since its inception in the 19th century, physical therapy has revolutionized the way we treat pain. Now in October, National Physical Therapy Month, we celebrate the history of this great field, as well as its amazing benefits.
The Powerful Role Nutrition Plays in Healing
Steve’s Healing Journey Prior to college, my husband was an elite-level cyclist competing at the Ed Rudolph Velodrome in Northbrook. He even went to the Olympic training camp for prospective Olympians. When I met Steve, he was 23, and had multiple complaints of joint and soft tissue pain. Although these issues weren’t functionally limiting, he […]
Menopause: Why Women Over 40 Are More Prone to Injury
When I was a kid I loved to tumble in our empty living room, the backyard or in gym class. I used my tumbling skills as a junior high cheerleader and then in high school on the gymnastics team. As you can imagine, I was very small and flexible, however I didn’t have a lot […]
Physical Therapy for Knee Pain
The knee is like the middle child, taking the fall for the older or younger child. This means that knee issues often originate from somewhere above, like the hip or back, or below, like the foot or ankle. The knee joint is made up of the femur, tibia, and fibula. The ligaments on either side […]
What can Physical Therapy do For Arthritis?
Arthritis is inevitable. Kind of like car rust or wearing away of your car brakes. Arthritis is when a joint becomes inflamed and typically feels stiff and painful. The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis also known as degenerative joint disease. This is the process of the joint going through normal wear and tear […]
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