What a game on Sunday. If you were watching closely, like we were, you probably cringed and yelled “ACL tear” at your TV as Odell Beckham Jr. went down late in the second quarter. Well maybe you didn’t yell ACL tear but you knew something was obviously wrong when he went down and had to …
Improve Your Flexibility
Anytime is a good time to get more flexible, but February is particularly good as we tend not to be as active in the Winter months, but Spring is around the corner. Taking the time now to get into a good stretching routine will help you soon enjoy those outdoor activities again. Improving flexibility through stretching …
Knee Osteoarthritis and Booster Visits
Knee Osteoarthritis and Booster Visits DR. MICHELLE MILLNER, PT, DPT, OCS Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common conditions that physical therapists treat in the outpatient setting. Annual costs of care in the United States for both patients and insurances combined is in excess of $186 billion per year. A recent study published …
Treating Pain: A Review
Treating Pain: A Review DR. MICHELLE MILLNER, PT, DPT, OCS On September 11,2017 the New York Times published an article entitled Alternatives to Drugs for Treating Pain by Jane Brody. The article discusses the usefulness of mindfulness, exercise, rehabilitation, acupuncture, massage, and cognitive behavioral therapy to address chronic pain. Chronic pain should not be …
Physical Therapy as it should be
Anatomy of a goal 2.0
Anatomy of a goal 2.0 DR. MICHELLE MILLNER, PT, DPT, OCS When you come for physical therapy at Professional Physical Therapy and Training, LLC, one of the first questions we will ask you is what are YOUR goals? Most people don’t realize that seeing a physical therapist (or any health care provider) is …
Avoiding Knee Surgery
Avoiding Knee Surgery The February edition of AARP Magazine featured an article on knee pain and how to avoid knee replacement surgery. They listed several strategies to try before opting for surgery: Avoid jumping, running, and high impact workouts. Lose weight. Strengthen and stretch with physical therapy. Use a knee brace that unloads the knee. …
Choose PT
Choose PT American Physical Therapy Association October is National Physical Therapy Month. This year’s campaign is #choosePT No one wants to live in pain. But no one should put their health at risk in an effort to be pain free. Since 1999, Americans have increasingly been prescribed opioids-painkillers like Vicodin, OxyContin, Opana, and methodone, and combination drugs …
World Physical Therapy Day!
World Physical Therapy Day! MICHELLE MILLNER, PT, DPT, OCS In 1951, the World Confederation of Physical Therapy declared September 8 to be World Physical Therapy Day! The purpose of this day in 2016 is to highlight the value physical therapists make to the older population in preventing illness, improving and maintain mobility and independence. …
Make an Impact: Match in March
Make An Impact: We Will “Match in March” Your Donation to the Madison Area YMCA’s 2016 Annual Campaign Professional Physical Therapy & Training, LLC, will “Match in March” your donation made through its office to the 2017 Madison Area YMCA Annual Campaign. The earlier in March you donate, the bigger the impact! If you donate during March 1-15, Professional Physical Therapy …
