#CHOOSEPT

#ChoosePT   Dr. Miriam Hillman, PT, DPT, CKTP October is both Opioid Awareness and National Physical Therapy Awareness Month so Professional Physical Therapy and Training is getting the word out!! As many people are aware, over the last 15 years there has been a significant increase in prescription and misuse of opioid medication for chronic pain.  With …

Exercise…That is the answer!

Exercise… That is the answer! Miriam Hillman, PT, DPT, CKTP   A recent study published this past February reviewed findings of 35 clinical trials of 6,000 patients using anti-inflammatory pain relieving drugs. This study found that “compared to placebo, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) do not provide a clinically important effect on spinal pain”. These over …

Are you suffering from AMPS…we can help you!

Are you suffering from AMPS…we can help you! Miriam Hillman PT, DPT, CKTP   Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome (AMPS) is a very painful medical condition which affects children.  This syndrome can cause pain anywhere in the body. These episodes of pain can be intermittent or constant and can affect the whole body or be localized …