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Arthritis is a term that many of us have heard, but few truly understand its complexity and the various forms it can take. As physical therapists at , we often encounter patients struggling with different types of arthritis, each presenting unique challenges and requiring specific approaches to treatment. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the

Ever been in a foreign country and tried to order food off a long, complicated, unfamiliar-looking menu? Did you use hand signals to describe the dish you wanted? Did you whip out your phone and hope Google had the answers? And, in the end, did you just close your eyes and hope that what landed

When it comes to fall prevention and imbalance — it’s easy to become worried that one day, a fall may result in a terrible injury. You already feel yourself holding onto nearby objects for balance and you’re worried that with one wrong move, you could end up hurting yourself.  Falls are one of the leading

Physical therapy is an important part of the healing process for many individuals. It can help with pain management, injuries, and surgery recovery, as well as improve mobility and restore regular strength and function.  But, if you’re new to physical therapy, you may be wondering — what exactly happens during a physical therapy session? What

The spine is made up of numerous distinct vertebras connected by spinal discs. Due to their round form and soft nucleus center, these discs are frequently referred to as jelly donuts. Regrettably, when a disc ruptures, herniates, or slips, it can compress or pinch adjacent nerves. Many Americans suffer from a painful back problem as

Tennis is a popular summertime sport that’s enjoyed worldwide. It requires hand-eye coordination and complete body participation. Tennis injuries can occur due to the physical demands placed on the body. The best way to prevent injury is to train properly, use the right technique, have appropriate equipment, and seek medical attention to address injuries. Find

Pilates is a type of exercise that resembles physical therapy in many ways. Pilates is based on multiple movement principles, including breath, axial elongation and core control, spine articulation, head/neck/shoulder organization, extremity alignment and weight bearing, and movement integration. Pilates has been demonstrated to help in the rehabilitation process by improving these movement fundamentals. Pilates-based

Patients often come in with increased lower extremity related running injuries to see our physical therapists here at Pro+Kinetix. The reason for this is that many many of our patients run long distances or are training for marathons.  Let’s talk about some of the more frequent running injuries we see as patient mileage increases. Everyone