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What is the Definition of Pain?
on Thursday, September 12, 2019They say art is subjective and for many individuals they define art as, “I know it when I see it.” Pain is similar; you know it when you feel it. Pain can be tough to define because it comes in so many forms. Pain can be sharp or dull, stabbing or throbbing, acute or chronic. […]
Short and Long-Term Benefits To Physical Therapy After A Car Accident
on Thursday, September 5, 2019Car accidents are no picnic. Unfortunately, sometimes the aftermath is worse than the initial incident. There is still insurance and possible injuries and repairs to contend with. Even if we can’t agree on the cause of accidents, we can all agree that the health and recovery of all involved is the priority. Most likely, urgent […]
Physical Therapy Vocabulary For Headaches And Dizziness
on Sunday, September 1, 2019A Dictionary for Headaches and Dizziness Headaches are like art. You know it when you see it—or in this case, you know it when you feel it. Most of us are familiar with headache symptoms; throbbing, pulsating pressure, and sometimes sharp pain. In worse cases, you can feel vertigo and dizziness. While we have all […]
3 Quick Physical Therapy Recommendations For Everyday Activities
on Thursday, August 22, 2019The three most common reasons people see a physical therapist are for back pain, chronic pain, and post-surgery rehabilitation. However, A physical therapist is always thinking about body mechanics and the musculoskeletal system—even for everyday activities. If you sit, sleep or walk, this post is for you. How Long Do You Sit? The one most […]
3 Proper Walking Tips From A Physical Therapist
on Thursday, August 15, 2019According to the American Heart Association, walking is becoming the most popular form of exercise. Depending on who you talk to, it is recommended that you walk 150 minutes a day, that’s about 7,000-8,000 steps a day or almost 5 miles. That is the perspective for heart health, but what about the mechanics of walking? […]
Top 3 Reasons People Get Physical Therapy
on Thursday, August 8, 2019Top 3 Reasons to Get Physical Therapy With direct access to physical therapy, many of us now have the ability to see a PT without a prescription or referral, but how do you know when to see a physical therapist? While physical therapy is often recommended for pre-operative and post-operative treatment, these are not the […]
Physical Therapy vs Drugs or Surgery
on Thursday, August 1, 2019While surgery and prescription drugs can be the best course of treatment for certain diagnoses, there is increasing evidence to support conservative treatment—like physical therapy—as an alternative, which has been found to be equally effective (and cheaper) for many conditions. Below are some reasons why you should consider physical therapy as an alternative to surgery […]
How Renew Physical Therapy Stays Ahead of the Curve
on Thursday, July 25, 2019Back in 2016, WebMD published an article, New Trends in Physical Therapy, which cited new trends that would soon be adopted by physical therapy clinics. When Renew Physical Therapy opened its doors in 2015, many of these “trends” were considered the standard practice. Three of these trends are part of what makes Renew Physical […]
You May Not Need Surgery Or Drugs For Chronic Back Pain Treatment
on Thursday, July 18, 2019Physical Therapy is One of the Best Choices for Treating Chronic Pain We should start, however, by acknowledging that physical therapy is not always the answer in completely eliminating one’s physical pain, especially in cases of chronic pain that has been present for many years, but we believe we can assist most individuals in achieving […]
5 Workplace Tips From A Physical Therapist
on Thursday, July 11, 2019If you watch TV, you may think the most dangerous jobs for work-related injuries may be on a boat catching crabs or in the woods cutting down trees. But, for the rest of us, injuries can begin with just bad posture while sitting at our desk inside our own cubicles. Here are five tips from […]
