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vestibular physical therapy

What’s the top reason people seek vestibular physical therapy?

There are many reasons why people seek out vestibular physical therapy, but the top reason people do so is to treat a condition called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). BPPV...

hand physical therapy

Three conditions hand physical therapy can treat

The hands are essential to many of our daily tasks, but they can also be a source of pain. Dealing with hand pain is something that hand physical therapy can...

why does my elbow hurt when i extend it? | excel pt

What is the top sign of golfer’s elbow?

The top sign of golfer’s elbow, or medial epicondylitis, is pain on the inside of your elbow. Often, this pain radiates into the forearm, wrist and hand. It can also...

hip pain during pregnancy

Is hip pain during pregnancy common?

Many women are aware that lower back pain and pelvic pain are common during pregnancy. However, they might not be aware that it’s also common to experience hip pain during...

how long does sciatica last

How long does sciatica usually last?

The answer to this question can vary slightly depending on who you ask. However, many medical professionals agree that most people’s sciatica pain goes away in under six weeks. Sciatica...

text neck

Three ways physical therapists can help you with text neck

It probably doesn’t surprise you that smartphone use is way up in the U.S. In fact, you may even be reading this post on your phone right now. Smartphones are...

pain when sitting

What can physical therapy do to reduce pain when sitting?

Sitting is an activity that most people do on a daily basis, but there are many issues that can lead to pain when sitting. On average, American adults sit for...

stabbing pain in foot side

Why do I have a stabbing pain in the side of my foot?

There are far more answers to this question than most people realize, and it would be overwhelming to go through all the possibilities on your own. One medical professional who...

workplace injury

Why you need physical therapy after a workplace injury

Climbing a ladder on a construction project. Typing all those emails and reports. Lifting a heavy box of files. The workplace is riddled with activities that can lead to injuries....