Posts by Michael Ryan
Physical Therapy Exercises for Concussions
A concussion can cause lasting effects on the brain tissue and mess with its chemical balance. This injury may result in short and long-term physical, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms
Read MorePhysical Therapy for Balance Problems: How to Improve Your Natural Balance?
Despite the increased interest in mindful movement and its importance, many Americans continue to struggle with balance issues. These problems occur due to restrictive work routines, non-ergonomic work settings, sedentary lifestyles, and declining health.
Read MorePhysical Therapy for an ACL Tear: How Does It Work?
Can an ACL Tear heal with physical therapy? How does physical therapy for an ACL work? Can you recommend ACL exercises to avoid surgery? ACL injuries are tears and ruptures sustained by the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee joint. Listed above are the top three questions patients ask when they begin treatment at our…
Read MorePhysical Therapy for Wrist Tendonitis
Wrist tendonitis has become one of the most common injuries in this category. It begins as a dull ache in the wrist region before escalating in intensity and frequency. The failure to receive physical therapy for wrist tendonitis can drastically affect one’s quality of life.
Read MorePlantar Fasciitis Physical Therapy Treatment
Can physical therapy help plantar fasciitis? Can it help treat plantar fasciitis so bad I can’t walk? If you have ever typed in these questions on a search engine, then you’re not alone.
Read MoreThe Most Common Shoulder Injuries: Is It a Rotator Cuff Tear, Labrum Tear, or Something Else?
Labrum tears and rotator cuff tears are some of the most common shoulder injuries. Each of these conditions can cause neck and shoulder pain, reduced dexterity, limited range of motion, and inability to participate in sporting activities
Read MoreThe NEUBIE Machine- Cutting Edge Electric Stimulation Therapy
The NEUBIE Device (Neuro-Bio-Electric Stimulator) is an FDA cleared machine that takes an opposite approach to traditional electric muscle stimulation therapy devices. While traditional e-stim devices use alternating current (AC), the NEUBIE is most importantly unique as it utilizes pulsed direct current (DC). DC current has unique effects on the body’s tissues, muscles, and nervous…
Read MoreGolfer’s Elbow vs Tennis Elbow: What’s the Difference?
If you’re experiencing recurring elbow pain when you move the forearm, there’s a high chance that you are suffering from tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow
Read MoreTop Tips on Returning to Sports or Exercise After Recovering from COVID-19
Whether you are a professional athlete or fitness enthusiast, you might have asked this question – when can I exercise after COVID-19
Read MoreSciatica and Low Back Pain: Are They the Same Thing?
Do you often wake up with excruciating back pain? Do you feel pain down your leg or in your low back? The odds are that you are dealing with sciatica or low back pain. Whether it’s from a strenuous workout session, a sedentary lifestyle, manual labor, or lifting a heavy object, back pain can decrease…
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