It’s March 23, 2020 and the USA and many parts of the world are under “stay at home” restrictions in an attempt to squelch the fast pace spread of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) from human to human. If you were receiving physical therapy services (or you now need them) you may be wondering if and how…
It’s March 23, 2020 and the USA and many parts of the world are under “stay at home” restrictions in an attempt to squelch the fast pace spread of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) from human to human. If you were receiving physical therapy services (or you now need them) you may be wondering if and how…
The phrase “lymphatic drainage therapy” can sound intimidating if you have never had this type of treatment done before. But honestly, there’s nothing to fear. Like most any bodywork technique – this is a hands on therapy that can benefit most anyone. The difference from this type of therapy versus other types is the amount…
One of the best ways that seniors can avoid fall related injuries is to build up their “core muscles”. Core exercises train the muscles in your pelvis, lower back, hips and abdomen to work in harmony. This leads to better balance and stability, whether on the playing field or in daily activities. – mayoclinic.org Core…
Most people don’t know that physical therapists can help with TMJ problems. The truth is, some physical therapists have had specialized training in treating problems related to jaw pain as a result of TMJ (temporomandibular joint disorder). There are physical therapists who are trained specifically to treat jaw, facial and cranial problems stemming from TMJ….
As we all grow older – one of the issues that most of us fear is that of falling down and injuring ourselves, or worse, not being able to get back up. Studies have shown that every 15 seconds an older adult comes into an emergency room because of an injury related to falling. According to…
If you suffer from jaw pain due to problems with your temporomandibular joint (TMJ) then you know how agonizing that can be. It can be chronic, never giving you any relief or that pain can come and go without warning. Ignoring it won’t help (because frankly, it can get worse) so seeking a viable treatment…
If you’ve ever suffered from a terrible headache, whether it’s a tension headache or a sinus headache – you know that either one can be debilitating. Most headache sufferers believe that massaging the temples is what will relieve that pain but truthfully, that may not be the answer. Here at ABove Physical Therapy – we…
Craniosacral Therapy (CST) can be a safe technique for babies when it is performed by a trained specialist such as the Physical Therapists here at ABove Physical Therapy. We have been applying this relatively new treatment method to infants who have any of the following: underwent a difficult delivery nursing / feeding problems colic teething…
Many of our older patients who come in to see us at ABove Physical Therapy, are coming in because of an injury they had due to a fall. We are grateful for their visits but we also know that many of these falls could have been prevented. Common factors such as decreased vision, medications, sinus…