Posts by Michael Ryan
Seeing a PT First for LBP Lowers Overall Costs, Reduces Chances of Later Opioid Prescription
A new study has added to the growing body of evidence that beyond its effectiveness as a treatment for the pain itself, there are additional benefits to receiving physical therapy for low back pain (LBP) as a first-line approach: doing so could save money and dramatically reduce the chance of receiving an opioid prescription down…
Read MorePedaling Past Injury
Alex Fraser-Maraun is an emerging elite Canadian road cyclist who competes as a member of Vancouver’s Hewdog Racing Team. His plans are to turn pro. That never would have been possible had he not sought out help and advice from Erik Moen, PT, owner of BikePT and Corpore Sano PT, both located in the Puget…
Read More6 Tips on How to Prevent an Overuse Injury
The warm weather encourages many of us to head outside and get some exercise, but sometimes running too far, or cycling too long, can lead to an overuse injury. Something as simple as changing your footwear or changing your running route can help limit overuse syndrome. These tips below help you stay healthy and prevent an…
Read MoreHow to Use Kinesio Tape for Shin Splints
Kinesio taping shin splints can be an effective way or either treating or preventing shin splints. Whether you’re an ultra runner, world cup soccer star, or training for your 1st 5K, these taping techniques can be a great way to minimize shin splints from derailing your athletic pursuits. Watch the video below to learn the…
Read MoreAccidents….Yeah, They Happen. Especially at Soccer Games
When you’re out enjoying a soccer game watching from the sidelines, make sure you keep your attention on the field and not on your cellphone. Getting injured should be one of the last things on your mind, but if you find yourself injured from a kick to the groin or from ACTUALLY playing soccer, give…
Read MoreBeyond Rest: Concussion Management Physical Therapy
A growing body of evidence reinforces the value of concussion management. PTs are getting the word out—to the public and their peers. By Eric Ries |a March 2017 These are—if you’ll pardon the expression—heady times for the role of physical therapists (PTs) in care management of people with concussion. Research advances and work being done…
Read MoreAccidents…..Yeah, They Happen 2
Here’s another mundane way people easily hurt themselves…texting and walking. Accidents…..Yeah they can happen 2 … and injuries can happen anywhere and anytime – even after an ill-fated leisurely walk in the park………
Read MoreAccidents…..Yeah, They Happen
Specialized Physical Therapy is proud to introduce our monthly video series called “Accidents….Yeah, They Happen!” Each month we’re going to show you mundane ways an average person can hurt themselves and wind up with a variety of injuries. Accidents and injuries can happen anywhere and anytime – even after an ill-fated basketball pass goes off…
Read MoreRunning and Osteoarthritis: Does Running Cause Osteoarthritis?
You may have heard the phrase “exercise is medicine.” That’s because exercise, like running, is good for overall health and, specifically, our hearts, lungs, muscles, bones, and brains. Running can also help with weight loss, lower cholesterol levels, boost the immune system, fight depression, reduce stress, and improve mood. No wonder millions of people around…
Read More7 Staggering Statistics About the Opioid Epidemic
America’s opioid epidemic is being felt nationwide. Recent guidelines and consensus studies from The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American College of Physicians, and the National Academies (Health and Medicine Division) encourage health care providers to pursue safer alternatives, like physical therapy, for most non-cancer-related pain management. Choosing physical therapy for pain management is a safe and…
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