What is FITT Principle: Examples, Benefits, & How to Use?
The FITT Principle is a simple but powerful framework for designing effective exercise programs. It stands for Frequency (how often you…
Physical Therapist vs. Physiotherapist: The Difference?
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a physical therapist and a physiotherapist? Though the terms are sometimes used…
Tennis Elbow Management: A Complete Guide
Lateral epicondylitis, or “tennis elbow,” is an irritation of the insertion of the wrist extensors on the lateral epicondyle of the…
Shoulder surgery rehab: what to do and what to expect?
The shoulder is the most movable joint in the body allowing multiple planes of movement. Muscles, tendons, and ligaments hold the…
Postural Correction To Reduce Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is one of the most common problems affecting the joints and muscles of the human body. According to the…
10 Frozen shoulder exercises for quick recovery
Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. It occurs…
Rehabilitation For Lumbar Decompression Surgery Recovery
Lumbar decompression surgery, which includes procedures like laminectomy and discectomy, is often used to treat back pain and sciatica caused by…
Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy for Sciatica
Low back pain (LBP) is a common life experience and is the most common musculo-skeletal cause of disability experienced by adults….
Which direction does your back prefer?
Low back pain (LBP) is common. It is cited as affecting about 84% of all adults at some point in their…
How to Control Low Back Pain: Your Movements Can Help!
Low back pain (LBP) is a very common life experience that is estimated to affect 84% of adult Americans at any…
Opioid Use for back pain: Recommended or not?
The opioid epidemic is one of the most devastating public health crises facing the United States. According to recent 2021 data…
Physical Therapist Career: My Story
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a physical therapist? As someone who has been working in this field…
PRICE protocol vs POLICE principle
The acronym PRICE (Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) has been the standard of care in acute soft tissue management for decades….
Oklahoma PT Practice laws
Physical therapy plays a vital role in helping people recover from injury, illness, and disability through movement, hands-on care, and patient…
Spinal manipulation by a PT: A good idea?
I was visiting a seasoned and talented orthopedic surgeon the other day, as I often do when I have slow days…
How many knee replacements per year?
Joint replacement surgery is one of the most successful interventions in all of medicine. The American Joint Replacement Registry’s (AJRR) 2022…
Heel drops for achilles tendonitis
Pain in the Achilles tendon is relatively common in recreational exercisers, individuals active in sports, and even in inactive individuals. Overusing…
Rehabilitation Of Adductor Related Groin Pain In Athletes
Groin strains are a common sports injury, estimated to account for 10% of all sports injuries. Sports involving running, changing direction,…
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is defined as idiopathic pain arising from the anterior knee that is of otherwise unknown origin. PFPS…
Pain when exercising a knee after surgery
So I was visiting a referral clerk at a busy orthopedic practice in my local area and discovered she was suffering…
11 Benefits Of Cross Training For Normal and Injured
Cross training, or cross conditioning, refers to combining multiple types of physical exercise and activities in a training regimen. It involves…
Resistance Training For Beginners
Resistance training, often referred to as strength training or weight training, is an important component of a well-rounded fitness program. For…
Increase mileage while running Gradually To avoid injury
More than 40 million people in the United States run regularly. Although there are many health benefits from running, there is…
Physical Activity Guidelines 2024
WHO and the US Department of Health and Human Services issue physical activity guidelines. Here are the guidelines by the WHO…
High Obesity Rate in Oklahoma
Obesity is a huge problem in our country (pardon the pun). More than 1/3 of adult Americans are obese. In Oklahoma,…
Rehabilitation of Lateral Ankle Sprains
Lateral ankle sprains (LAS) account for 10-30% of all sports injuries, and are also common in non-athletic populations. Recurrent LAS are…
Arthroscopic Knee Surgery and Rehabilitation Guide
According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 636,000 arthroscopic knee surgeries are performed every year in the United States. The…
Rehabilitation Following Lumbar Decompression Surgery
Back surgery should be a last resort for most people who suffer back pain and sciatica. For some patients who have…
Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy for Persistent Wrist Pain
So you have developed a pain in your wrist or hand. This pain may be hindering your ability to bear weight…
Cervicogenic Headache: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Not now, honey! I’ve got a headache!” How many spouses have heard that line before? Headaches are very common. In fact,…
Trochanteric Bursitis: Causes, Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Prevention
Have you ever experienced pain in the outer part of your hip or thigh that is tender to the touch, making…
Pain in the upper/mid back: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Are you one of the odd balls that have pain in the upper/mid back? Just kidding! This part of the spine…
What Can Physical Therapy Do For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Compression of the median nerve at the wrist results in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), a common disorder.CTS is said to affect…
How To Treat Non-Specific Neck Pain?
So you are having neck pain… Well, you are not alone. It is estimated that around 20% of the adult population…