In this blog series, we are exploring the various benefits of cash pay physical therapy when compared to traditional, insurance-based PT clinics. Today, we will focus on two specific advantages. Let’s dive in! No Delays In Care With insurance-based PT, many insurances require authorization before allowing a patient to be seen, often taking up to … Read more
In this blog series, we are exploring the various benefits of cash pay physical therapy when compared to traditional, insurance-based PT clinics. Today, we will focus on two specific advantages. Let’s dive in! Faster Evaluation Scheduling When you are hurting or injured and are wanting to get in for physical therapy, the sooner you can … Read more
Have you ever wondered why someone would choose a cash-pay physical therapy (PT) clinic over a traditional, insurance-based physical therapy clinic? In this blog series, we will be discussing many (sometimes surprising) benefits of choosing cash-pay physical therapy over a physical therapy company that accepts medical insurance. Today, we will summarize the major attributes of … Read more
Unlike high-impact workouts that can feel intimidating, Pilates is gentle yet incredibly effective.
Whether you’re training for a race or just trying to stay active, it’s essential to understand what causes running injuries and how to reduce your risk.
Negative Effects of a Sedentary Lifestyle and How PT Can Help Do you feel tired or sluggish? Do you sometimes have difficulty motivating yourself to get moving? Living a sedentary lifestyle is a common culprit of low energy. A sedentary lifestyle is characterized by a lot of sitting and not much physical activity or exercise. … Read more
The Connection Between Hip & Knee Pain The hip and knee joints are often thought of as separate entities due to their distinct locations in the body. However, there is a deeper connection between hips and knees than meets the eye. The human body operates in interrelated ways, and there is evidence to suggest that … Read more
The Power of Touch “When we shortcut the physical exam, when we lean towards ordering tests instead of talking to and examining the patient, we not only overlook simple diagnoses that can be diagnosed at a treatable, early stage, but we’re losing much more than that … we’re losing a ritual that I believe is … Read more
Benefits of Diaphragmatic Breathing The diaphragm is a large, dome-shaped muscle at the base of the lungs. Your abdominal muscles help move the diaphragm and provide more power to empty your lungs. Diaphragmatic breathing, also known as abdominal breathing or belly breathing, is meant to help you use the diaphragm correctly and more efficiently while … Read more
When MRI’s Are Not so Helpful Many people assume that an MRI will accurately identify the cause of a patient’s pain and that surgically correcting that pathology will fix the patient’s symptoms. However, a lot of research has recently been emerging showing that a routine use of MRIs in non-operative or chronic pain situations is … Read more
