Heat or ice for lower back pain: Which works better?

Lower back pain is common all over the world and is even the leading cause of global disability. Despite this far-reaching prevalence, the best way to treat lower back pain...

3 recent innovations in physical therapy that are revolutionizing our industry

Physical therapy is part of an industry that will continue to undergo changes throughout the years. Advances in physical therapy help give patients the quality of care they need and...

Hip and Back Pain After Total Knee Replacement

Hip and Back Pain After Total Knee Replacement

Total knee replacements are pretty common and are expected to become even more so in the next few years. They’re most often performed on people who suffer from osteoarthritis or...

Why do my hamstrings hurt after ACL surgery?

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the ligament that runs through the middle of the knee. When the ACL becomes injured, whether due to a sprain or tear, surgery may...

Why am I feeling hip and back pain after a total knee replacement?

Total knee replacements are pretty common and are expected to become even more so in the next few years. They’re most often performed on people who suffer from osteoarthritis or...

Can physical therapy provide pain relief while you’re waiting for a knee replacement?

It’s estimated that nearly 4 million people in the U.S. currently have knee replacements. That number is expected to significantly increase within a few years. People often receive knee replacements...

How direct-to-patient marketing can help you increase self-referrals

Direct-to-patient marketing is a relatively new marketing approach in the medical industry. Previously, health care products were marketed to health care professionals. This was because they’re the ones who use...

How to build a strong physical therapy business plan

So, you’ve made the decision to start your own physical therapy business. Now your next step is to put together a detailed business plan. But what elements should your plan...

How to deal with an injury to your dominant hand

If you’ve recently sustained an injury to your dominant hand, you’re probably having trouble coping with the way you go about your new daily routine. You probably also didn’t realize...