by wesley2 | Mar 21, 2023 | Resources
Shoulder Introduction The shoulder is one of the largest, most flexible and complex joints in the body. Â It consists of three main bones: the humerus, scapula, and clavicle and four joints. A shoulder allows for raising, bending and rotating the arms. It is one of...
by wesley2 | Mar 8, 2023 | Resources
Providing Care for Seniors As we age, our bodies go through a natural process of wear and tear. This process can lead to various physical problems, such as loss of mobility, pain, and reduced function. Geriatric physical therapy is a specialized branch of physical...
by wesley2 | Jan 18, 2023 | Resources
The knee is a hinge joint between the hip and ankle in the leg. The knee is a synovial joint consisting of 4 bones including the femur, tibia, patella, and fibula. Joint A joint is where two or more bones meet and move (articulate) on one another. The main...
by wesley2 | Jan 12, 2023 | Resources
Are Physical Therapists Doctors? In most cases, the answer is YES! The first doctorate-trained physical therapists in the United States graduated in 1996. Since 2016, the accreditation agency for Physical Therapy Education, CAPTE, has made DPT or Doctor of...
by bodyfixmatt | Aug 22, 2022 | Resources
Introduction People are increasingly seeking answers to their problems online and those with neuromusculoskeletal pain are no exception! Searchers who chose virtual physical therapy rated their satisfaction level and results comparable to in-person therapy. There has...
by bodyfixmatt | Aug 12, 2022 | Resources
“How can you help me? I have arthritis.†Unfortunately, as physical therapists, this is something that we hear all of the time. The first thing we have to do in order to truly help these patients is to change their “I’m broken†mindset. It can be very...
