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The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and spending time with family and friends.

The number of people seeking treatment from trained, licensed physical therapists like The Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Center is growing each year.

Physical therapy is imperative in helping people who have lost all or part of a leg adapt to prosthetic devices so they can regain mobility, function and confidence.

A physical therapist (PT) plays a crucial role in helping patients learn to walk safely and effectively with a walker or cane, especially those who are recovering from surgery or injury, or dealing…

Chronic pain can be debilitating, affecting every aspect of life, from work to hobbies and relationships.

Living with constant pain is tough on anyone. If you’re one of those people, you’re all too familiar with its frustrations, limitations and misery.

You may think of physical therapy as being reserved for athletes who have injured themselves or for adults recovering from surgery, or for seniors who need more strength and balance to lessen their…

At The Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Center we pride ourselves in guiding each patient to achieve a successful and long-lasting recovery.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disabling disease of the brain and spinal central nervous system.

At our The Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Center physical therapy practice, we’re proud to have successfully guided people of varying ages to recover from conditions resulting from…

Life’s challenges can sometimes take a toll on our physical well-being, but physical therapy offers a pathway to recovery and renewed vitality.

More people are seeking physical therapy nowadays for a wide variety of reasons.

Summer is the time to pack up and hit the road on vacation, and our physical therapy team at The Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Center has some suggestions to make the journey more comfortable.

So you’ve completed our customized physical therapy program at The Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Center and are ready to incorporate the progress you’ve made toward recovery into your…

After surgery, your top priorities are regaining strength, mobility, and range of motion so you can make progress toward enjoying a full recovery.

If you are considering trying physical therapy at The Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Center to recuperate after surgery, recover from an injury, achieve optimal fitness, improve balance and…

Physical therapists are healthcare providers who help you improve how your body performs physical movements. Because they’re masters of movement, they know what’s best for your joints.

Low back pain is one of the most common and debilitating health concerns, affecting millions of people across the U. S.

You’ve just visited your orthopedist for pain affecting your knees, or hips, or back; maybe a sports injury, or a problem with balance and mobility. Perhaps you’ve just had surgery.

The benefits of exercise to our physical health and mental well-being are widely accepted.

Functional movement screening (FMS) is a series of physical tests that measure how well you perform particular movements.

Start paying more attention to your physical fitness when you reach 50.

Cerebral palsy (CP) is caused by damage or abnormal development in the parts of the brain that control movement.

You get as much—if not more—out of the effort that you put into it.

It’s usually no big deal when young people stumble, trip or fall. Most of them can stand up, brush themselves off and get on with things.

You’ve never had physical therapy before, and your doctor has recommended that you make an appointment to see us at The Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Center.

Running and jogging are immensely popular in the U. S. , with more than 50 million of us engaged in some level of this activity. And it’s no wonder.

So you’ve suffered an ankle sprain, pulled muscle, sore knee or shoulder, or a stiff joint due to arthritis.

The numbers are sobering. Some 36 million falls are reported by older adults each year, resulting in more than 3 million trips to the emergency room and 32,000 deaths, according to the CDC.

The numbers are sobering. Some 36 million falls are reported by older adults each year, resulting in more than 3 million trips to the emergency room and 32,000 deaths, according to the CDC.

Having a stroke is scary and significant. It is fifth among the top lethal health events in America and affects almost 800,000 people per year. In some instances, damage to brain cells is temporary.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung illness that involves long-term respiratory problems.

Drinking alcohol plays a significant role in many people’s lives. Drinkers’ consumption can be labeled as light, moderate and severe.

Everyone suffers from angst at one time or another. Some forms are the result of temporary situations, such as when a person who’s terrified of flying is about to board a plane.

A physical therapist uses a wide variety of approaches to help range of motion, manage pain, decrease the effects of health conditions that limit mobility, recuperate from injuries and ward off…

Cardiac rehabilitation provided by a trained, licensed physical therapist is a key component of a patient’s recovery following a heart attack.

Joint pain can strike anytime and anywhere, even while you’re sitting in a comfy chair or lying in bed. Many people can’t figure out what’s causing their discomfort.

Your hip works hard to keep you balanced while you stand, walk and run. Everyone relies on this multi-axial, ball-and-socket joint to perform even simple daily activities.

When you think of who is most likely to need the help of a physical therapist, you probably would assume it’s only an older adult.

Is there anything more frustrating than dealing with an injury that keeps you sidelined from your favorite activity, especially during spring and summer months when the weather is at its best?