Blog Series: The Basic Breakdown of Orthopedic Injuries - Your Knee (Part 2)
Part 2 of the Knee Blog - Injuries and Prevention Strategies to round out your knowledge of your knee and how to take care of it!
When is it time to see your physical therapist?
Top three tips to know when it is time to see your physical therapist.
Blog Series: The Basic Breakdown of Orthopedic Injuries - Your Knee (Part 1)
This week I will start our journey of the orthopedic body at the knee. The knee is a common area that we see in physical therapy for a variety of reasons. It seems like a perfect place to start. Today is Part 1 of the knee, covering primarily the structure of the knee. Stay tuned for Part 2, which will cover more about the function of the knee, a few more common injuries, and a few preventive exercises and tips!
Intro: The Basic Breakdown of Orthopedic Injuries Joint by Joint: What Hurts and Why?
Physical therapy as a whole treats movement disorders and looks at the body’s ability to function in the environment. However, in orthopedic physical therapy we generally specialize in the musculoskeletal system related to physical injury, abnormal movement patterns that may cause pain, and post-surgery for orthopedic problems. The musculoskeletal system includes different types of connective tissue, such as bones, cartilage, muscles, tendons, fascia, and ligaments. Read on to learn a bit more about the parts of the musculoskeletal system.
How a Complimentary Physical Therapy Strength and Flexibility Screen can give you some direction.
Recently I have had the pleasure of offering strength and flexibility screens at a couple of our local businesses here in Cedar Park and Leander. The feedback has been wonderful! I thought I would share here how a screening might help you find direction and feel good about your body and your exercise routine.
Awesome Star and perspective…what in the world!?!
Awesome Star! What could that possibly mean? To anyone else in the world…it means nothing. In our house, it’s a thing. (; Don’t you love how you have “things” that just you and your special people know about? Well, I’m about to tell you about awesome star because the other day it shifted my perspective.
Why you need your own personal physical therapist
So…part of taking care of ourselves is taking care of our bodies. Both physically and emotionally. Having a physical therapist in your corner to check in with who is knowledgeable about the body from a joint/muscle/pain perspective, as well as one who can guide you in a more holistic way to live a healthier life is a great idea. PT’s are well-educated on the human body and how it works from many aspects. I have always said throughout my years as a clinician that we land on the holistic edge of the traditional healthcare system.