I entered the medical field with the intention of being able to help individuals to better health and reach their goals. I specifically chose the profession of physical therapy because of the unique amount of time spent with patients. Patient care starts with getting to know the patient on an individual level and then treating them with what they need.

Customer service is important because it is the direct one-on-one interaction between a patient and a representative of the company and is a critical factor in ensuring patient satisfaction and encouraging repeat business. My goal with each patient is to be engaging and attentive to their needs and make them feel their time is worth it. Both patient care and customer service are crucial for successful business and patient outcomes. 

Low back pain is a common symptom experienced by more than 540 million people at any one time (1). In most cases, nearly 99 percent, the cause of the low back pain is not medically serious and most people will see symptoms subside within 2 to 6 weeks. 

Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training uses a pressurized cuff to apply external pressure on an extremity, which maintains arterial inflow but occluded venous outflow. Doing this produces a systemic response comparative to heavy weight training. In short, the goal is to enable users to make greater strength gains while lifting lighter loads, thereby reducing the overall stress placed on the limb. Users usually work at 20-30% 1RM or 15-20 min at 40% VO2max.

What shoe is best for you? The short answer is it depends. It depends on a lot of factors, including foot type, joint mobility, strength and posture. There is not one shoe type or brand on the market that works for everyones foot. Lets talk about some general differences of shoes on the market.

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Every year nearly 7.5 million people schedule doctor’s visits due to shoulder problems. Shoulder injuries are frequently caused by athletic activities that involve excessive, repetitive, overhead motion, such as swimming, tennis, pitching, and weightlifting. Injuries can also occur during everyday activities such as scrubbing or washing, working overhead such as with hanging curtains or painting, and gardening. Although many of these injuries are traumatic and prevention is difficult, many of the non-traumatic injuries are preventable. Continue Reading »

Although golf is a low-impact sport, it’s associated with a significant amount of injuries. Most golf-related injuries are a result of poor mechanics or overuse. The most commonly injured area is the lower back, followed by the trailing elbow, lead wrist and shoulder. If you are a right-handed golfer it would be your right elbow or left wrist or shoulder. The lumbar spine is particularly susceptible to injury, due to the forces up to 8 times one’s body weight created during each golf swing.

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Every year there are approximately 5.3 million orthopedic surgeries performed. In most cases the main purpose of the surgery is to repair your damaged body. However, this doesn’t guarantee full success in your ability to return to normal activities. Prior to and after surgery, joint motion and muscle strength are lost quickly. Proper rehabilitation is required to restore normal joint movement and functional mobility and return your strength for activity.

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