May16th 2023Manual therapy and manipulation are important components of physical therapy that can help individuals recover from injuries, reduce pain, and improve overall mobility. Let’s take a closer look at the different benefits that manual therapy from your physical therapist offers. Pain Reduction Through Manual Therapy Pain relief is one of the main advantages of manual
Apr28th 2023Muscle strength and function are assessed through isokinetic testing, a specific form of physical performance assessment. To determine a person’s muscle ability and create a suitable rehabilitation program, it is frequently used by physical therapists. What is Isokinetic Testing? In isokinetic testing, the speed of a movement is controlled by a machine, enabling a constant
Apr18th 2023For years, Linda Limbocker suffered from increasingly debilitating hip pain. A partially torn labrum had left her with hip instability and the looming possibility of surgery. Steroid injections proved unsuccessful, and strengthening the muscles surrounding her hip became the only option that stood between her and a scalpel. Determined to avoid an invasive surgery, she
