We have had a lot of patients who have been in car accidents. A car accident is scary and it can happen to anyone, anytime. After a car accident the tendency is to stop moving because of pain. This can actually keep pain around for a lot longer and promote the laying down of scar […]
One of our core values at Pain Science Physical Therapy is a conscious growth mindset. We make sure to support this core value with real life actions. To follow through with our conscious growth mindset, we are constantly learning and sharing what we learn. You've probably seen our posts on social media about our staff/intern […]
Physical therapy is much like other medical therapies. The patient and the provider work together to identify strengths and weaknesses and based on that the intervention is directed to help alleviate suffering and maximize function. In physical therapy, a patient and their therapist work together to create specific goals, and then based on the exam […]
Hi, everyone! Dr. Orit Hickman here from Pain Science Physical Therapy. Today, I’d like to talk to you about chronic ankle sprains. So, you or someone you know might be experiencing this: You’re walking along. You’re feeling fine. And then, all of a sudden, your ankle gives way. I have treated many different patients who […]
Getting started in the physical therapy industry is similar to going on a hike. We all start at the same entrance, but soon after the beginning, we can all break away down different paths. What kind of physical therapy do you want to practice?
If you’re someone who is thinking about going to physical therapy, already goes to physical therapy, or even is a patient at our clinic, you’ve probably heard the term “pain science” thrown around. Pain science is the study of pain, how it affects the body, and how it involves the brain. Pain is a very […]
The average person has what we call a “healthcare team” without even realizing it. At the very least, they have a doctor and a dentist. They often also have an optometrist, a massage therapist, and a gym trainer. They can even have an orthodontist, a podiatrist, a therapist, and many other specialized healthcare professionals caring […]
The first thing that has to happen is that you have to understand your pain. Once you do, you'll feel much more comfortable moving. Then, with time, as you start moving more, you'll feel more in control of how your body moves. You'll feel stronger, less scared, and, with time, you'll develop more endurance. You'll […]
Hi everyone! My name is Dr. Orit Hickman and I'm a physical therapist and the owner of Pain Science Physical Therapy. I wanted to put together a video answering a really, really common question that patients ask me which is, “How do I treat a flare-up of pain?” So, without getting into too much detail, […]
Hi everyone! Dr. Orit Hickman here from Pain Science Physical Therapy and I'm here to do another video on chronic pain. You guessed it. This is something that we specialize in here at Pain Science PT. So, in the videos that I’ve done up until this point, we really focused in on the brain and […]
