physiquality blog: is this your first time at physical therapy?

Having gone through this process several times, this was one of the easier posts to conceive (and one of the harder ones to make sure I was citing outside sources). I’ve been advised to do several of these things, like wearing shorts, talking about expectations, and writing down questions, even after your first appointment. Any […]

physiquality blog: can physical therapy help with pelvic pain?

Can physical therapy help with pelvic pain? with advice from Jessica Hice, PT, DPT Pelvic pain is a symptom that is easy to ignore. When considering talking to a doctor or physical therapist, women (and men) think about the awkward conversations, and the prospect of an invasive examination, and they often decide to postpone such […]

physiquality blog: why is physical therapy important after a joint replacement?

Joint replacement surgery has become fairly common in recent years. It has become easier to recuperate from, and the implanted replacements last a lot longer than they used to. In the 1980s, I was told a new knee would last 10-15 years; now, they can last up to 30 years. The older patients who often […]

physiquality blog: why physical therapy is important after surgery

As someone who has had some major (and minor) orthopedic surgeries, I’ve seen my fair share of physical therapists. I learned early on how important PT is to the healing process, and how having the right PT can be a huge benefit during recovery. So I’m always surprised to hear that some people shrug off […]

physiquality blog: why rest is an important part of your exercise regime

As one who has aged with a combination of injuries that is most likely from overuse as a teenage dancer, I’ve tried to be more aware of my body as an adult — aware of how each movement feels, whether I’m in a class for dance, yoga or Pilates; as well as how often I’m […]

physiquality blog: is this your first time at physical therapy?

physiquality blog: can physical therapy help with pelvic pain?

physiquality blog: why is physical therapy important after a joint replacement?

physiquality blog: why physical therapy is important after surgery

physiquality blog: why rest is an important part of your exercise regime

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