Physical Therapy

A recent article identifies four questions that physical therapy patients have before their first session. These four questions help set patient expectations for the course of treatment. Answering these questions early on can establish trust, increase engagement, and improve their satisfaction with your treatment.

An effective rotator cuff evaluation incorporates subjective patient observations and documents objective, measurable data. Let’s review some of the many parts of a rotator cuff evaluation, including the patient history, standardized assessments, a differential diagnosis, and tests for strength and range of motion.

When deciding what type of exercise program is best, people with diabetes must understand their bodies and how they respond to resistance training or high-intensity exercise. Many individuals prefer eccentric exercise, as we can be three-times stronger eccentrically than concentrically.

"Coaches have used my RICE guideline for decades, but now it appears that both ice and complete rest may delay healing, instead of helping.” What exactly does the new evidence say? Let’s evaluate this technique step by step with the latest research.

Contrary to popular belief, TMJ is not technically a diagnosis. TMJ stands for the Temporomandibular Joint itself. Conditions of this joint can cause pain and clicking in the jaw.

Despite this high frequency, there is no defined protocol. That’s partly because different surgical procedures require different rehab protocols. Keep reading for the best evidence available and how to safely advance treatment when you don't have access to an established protocol.

MMT is appropriate for some cases, but it’s generally less sensitive and less specific than dynamometry. Objective measurement with instruments brings greater validity and reliability to your test.

Biofeedback has long been considered an alternative treatment approach. But recently, traditional healthcare providers have used it in response to growing evidence. Biofeedback is behavior modification that trains the brain to make the body function better. Biofeedback uses equipment to monitor and show the body’s processes in realtime1. People can use this information to regulate…

EaseVRx is an FDA-approved virtual reality device used in the treatment of chronic low back pain. It is the only VR-based device currently used in the treatment of low back pain.

Scoliosis is a spinal deformity that affects the curvature of the spine. While the spine naturally curves in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions, scoliosis causes abnormal curves and changes.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is an innovative treatment gaining popularity in orthopedic recovery. Working with PRP patients in rehab requires specific exercise guidelines, which we’ll cover in this article.

Cold laser therapy works by targeting the tissue with specific wavelengths of light. The light emitted from the machine triggers biochemical changes within cells and promotes healing.