There are more opportunities today than ever before to participate year-round and “specialize” in a particular sport. This is no more evident in any sport(s) than baseball and softball, especially here in the South due to our great weather conditions. I will briefly discuss some information on what I think are the two most important…
Category: Physical Therapy
Trigger Point Dry Needling
It is well known that joints and nerves are a common source of pain. However muscles, as a source of pain, have often been overlooked. If you have ever had pain or if you currently suffer with pain, you may have noticed painful knots in your muscles.
Can Physical Therapy Help My Shoulder Pain?
Shoulder pain is a common complaint of 20-33% of the population (1,2). There are many reasons for shoulder pain, some of which include poor posture, a stiff spine, impingement, adhesive capsulitis (sometimes referred to as frozen shoulder), and rotator cuff tears. Pain can affect your everyday activities, such as working out, reaching behind your back…
Total Knee Replacement
We evaluate and treatment many patients whom have undergone total knee replacements. In this blog, I wanted to discuss some of most important points for patients to understand prior to or during rehabilitation for total knee replacement. Here at peak Rehabilitation, Fitness, and Performance Center, we target restoration of joint range-of-motion as a primary emphasis…