Pickleball has been the fastest growing sport in America for the last two years. There are currently 4.8 million pickleball players across the country: a 40% increase since 2019. What makes this tennis–ping-pong hybrid so popular? Many players enjoy the social aspect of the sport as well as the easy learning curve and health benefits. […]
What does it mean to "age in place?" It means to live in your own home for as long as you possibly can as you age. It's a goal for many people, about 88% of polled adults ages 50-80.1 This majority would rather live in their own homes than move to an elderly community or […]
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 […]
What is Vertigo? Vertigo is the feeling of dizziness and spinning. It can impact your ability to stay balanced, putting you at risk of falling. Vertigo is technically not a diagnosis itself, rather it is a condition that is a symptom of different, larger issues. Vertigo can be caused by a new medication, an undiagnosed […]
Recently, researchers have found that seated Tai Chi classes are more effective for stroke recovery than traditional stroke rehab alone. Tai Chi is a Chinese tradition of martial arts. It involves steady, slow, and precise movements that work your muscles, increase your flexibility, and improve your balance in a safe, controlled way. For stroke patients, […]
Did you know that the term "toning" actually has no meaning in terms of exercise? Yes, that's right! There's no such thing as "toning exercises" or "getting toned." You can feel toned but becoming "toned" really just means to gain muscle and lose enough weight to see that muscle.1 When you start to feel toned […]
Get in Touch With Your Body, Mind, and Spirit No matter your age or athletic ability, you can benefit from yoga. For those of you who don’t know, yoga is a form of meditation and a methodical exercise practice that benefits the body, mind, and spirit. There are many variations of this ancient practice, including […]
As you age, you start to feel weird aches and pains in parts of your body that you could not predict. You brush them off as muscle cramps or strains, but they don't seem to be healing as well as they should. You know why? It's because they aren't caused by cramps and strains. Those […]
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 […]
