PPT Therapies of Western Suffolk

A Simplified Guide To Physical Therapy For Strokes

Learn why physical therapy for strokes is so helpful for stroke survivors, and what to look for as you select a facility and seek out services.

I’m a Physical Therapist, and This Is the Most Common Mistake People Make When Exercising

Rethinking Movement: Why You Should See a Physical Therapist Every Year

Your muscles need a regular checkup even more than your teeth do.

Physical Therapy: A Key To Injury Prevention

You probably already know to make an appointment with a physical therapist when you sprain your ankle, develop tennis elbow, or have a surgery. But what if

What Can Physical Therapy Do?

What Can Physical Therapy Do? The Healing Power of Physical Therapy Have you recently sustained an injury or some other serious physical setback? Are you experiencing pain and weakness from an old injury or a chronic health condition? If so,...

Making Physical Therapy Work For You

I was having a conversation this morning with someone who was asked to consider physical therapy again, despite best efforts, instead of going the surgic...

What to Expect in Sports Medicine Physical Therapy

Physical therapists who practice sports medicine treat and help prevent sports injuries. Here's what it's like to work through resolving a sports injury.

Physical therapist helps stroke patients regain independence

As a physical therapist, Kevin Meglan fills a critical role on Lake Regional's stroke team. “Therapy is an important phase of recovery for many

The Top 6 Things Physical Therapists Treat That Are A Surprise to Consumers

When we look at the history of Physical Therapy the profession is only about 50 or so years old. We as a profession are in an infant stage of development. The medical profession is hundreds of years old and the amount of learning and discovery is still happening. As you might imagine the growth o

6 Partnership Ideas for Physical Therapy Clinics

Partnering with other providers and business entities is a fantastic way to boost revenue and connect with your community. Here are six unique avenues to partnerships for PT practices.

Physical therapy taking away soldiers’ pain

Many soldiers suffer from muscle, bone, and joint pain due to a variety of injuries. In some cases, pain medication can be helpful, but only for a short period. There are many long-term benefits soldiers can gain from physical therapy.Capt. Alisha Harvey, physical therapy clinic chief, 47th Combat Support Hospital, from Richmond, Va., manages the physical therapy clinic for servicemembers on Contingency Operating Base Adder.

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Physical Therapy May Help For Back Pain, But Time Works Best

Most people don't need scans or surgery, but they do want relief from lower-back pain. Physical therapy isn't a cure, a study finds, but it did help some people regain mobility more quickly.

Simple Methods to Keep You Motivated in Physical Therapy

Learn how to stay motivated in physical therapy to make the most out of your rehabilitation.

Physical therapy before ACL surgery leads to better outcomes

Prior to surgery, many patients are prescribed a course of physical therapy - pre-operative physical therapy - to prepare the knee. Pre-operative physical therapy is designed to increase muscle strength and function, and reduce further damage of the knee joint, with the overall goal of shortening the time of recovery.

5 Things to Know about Physical Therapy and Regenerative Medicine

Rehabilitation and healing have a new ally — a set of regenerative procedures that will further strengthen the connection between orthopedics, rehabilitation medicine, physical therapy and their shared patient population.