Archive for July 2015

5 Reasons To Perform Pilates After Physical Therapy

5 Reasons To Perform Pilates After Physical Therapy

Have you ever tried Pilates? I don’t care if you’re a guy or gal, 25 or 65, all of us could stand to improve our bodies and our health! As physical therapists we often get asked, “What can I do after physical therapy to stay healthy and keep from getting reinjured?” It’s a great question that we love to hear and can have a variety of answers depending on the individual. For many patients, Pilates can be an awesome way to continue the progress made in physical therapy. Today we’re sharing our top 5 reasons we believe Pilates is an excellent choice following completion of physical therapy.

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PART 2 – What are the best home exercises for tennis elbow pain?

PART 2 – What are the best home exercises for tennis elbow pain?

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WHAT IS TENNIS ELBOW AND WHY DO YOU GET IT?

As discussed in this previous post, tennis elbow can put a damper on even the most routine of activities.  It happens to everyone – from weightlifters and tennis players to receptionists and at-home mothers, I have had many patients seeking treatment from us at the Fit Stop because that nagging elbow pain just won’t get better.  I have even had patients that need treatment following surgical procedures to try try and fix their elbow pain.  Most of the time the surgeries performed are successful, but there is always increased risk with surgery. Why not give the conservative approach a try before considering going under the knife?

One of the more important aspects of physical therapy treatment for tennis elbow is the home exercise program. You’re simply not going to see improvement unless you do your homework. Today, I wanted to share with you 4 of my favorite home exercises for tennis elbow:

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Does glucosamine and chondroitin help joint pain?

Does glucosamine and chondroitin help joint pain?

As physical therapists we deal with joint pain on a daily basis. A common question we get from our patients is “Is their something I can take, a supplement of some sort, that can help my joint pain? I’ve heard glucosamine and chondroitin is helpful.  What do you think?” Today on the Fit Stop Blog Toby Bluth, PT, DPT, shares the best answer to hopefully help you clear up some facts about these supplements and joint pain. Keep reading for more!

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