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PHYSICAL THERAPY
Functional Manual Therapy™ is the key to faster healing. It is why many clients tell us they received the same benefit after one FMT session as five traditional physical therapy sessions they had tried before. FMT is not traditional physical therapy.
August 30, 2020
Video demo - Place a small belt, tubing or towel across the back of your neck at the unstable segment (the therapist will identify the level for you).
August 25, 2020
Video demo to show how to give your back a little more rotational love during the week to even out the scales.
August 18, 2020
There is a direct correlation between sleep and human performance.
August 11, 2020
Video demo of how to use a lacrosse ball to release your Upper Trap muscle, in your upper back.
August 3, 2020
15-Minute Guided Movement Session - Join Caitlyn Hauswirth, PT, DPT, CFMT for a quick & easy shoulder warm-up that you can do before any upper body workout.
July 22, 2020
Video demo of how to use a lacrosse ball to release the muscles of the front walls of the chest.
July 19, 2020
Video demo to show how to release your Pectoralis, aka "pecs"— large chest muscles that help you move your shoulders.
June 22, 2020
The temporomandibular joints (TMJs) are very complex and are made up of muscles, tendons, a disc and bones.
May 19, 2020
Physical therapists at Elite have extensive education and training to evaluate and treat patients that have been exposed to the deleterious effects of viruses like COVID-19.
May 15, 2020
Tennis Elbow, or Lateral Epicondylitis, is soreness or pain from inflammation or injury to the OUTSIDE elbow. Golfer's Elbow, or Medial Epicondylitis impacts the INSIDE elbow.
April 2, 2020
When was the last time that you got a good night's sleep? I'm talking about falling asleep quickly and STAYING asleep all night. If it has been a while, then you are in very good company.
March 30, 2020
Plantar fasciits is typically an overuse injury, an inflammation (-itis) of the connective tissue (fascia) on the bottom (plantar) surface of the foot.
February 1, 2020
A physical therapist performs a gait analysis to evaluate the way in which you walk and/or run.
November 18, 2019
Shoulder injuries are not discriminatory to a specific sport or action. They affect both male and females athletes and non-athletes alike.
October 21, 2019
Therapeutic training integrates the corrective exercises that were prescribed by your EHS Physical Therapist along with more challenging exercises designed to improve your overall strength and conditioning.
September 27, 2019
It's usually around this time of year when it happens, the change of seasons when players are transitioning from outdoor to indoor tennis, or har-tru to hard court, that's when your elbow starts to hurt.
June 7, 2019
The majority of headaches are tension-type (up to 90%) caused by trigger points in the muscles of the neck and head.
April 26, 2019
Posture is the position of the body for a purpose. This means your body alignment during activities like sitting, standing, walking or running.
April 5, 2019
When a patient comes into Elite complaining of knee pain they're often surprised to learn that one of the first things our Certified Functional Manual Physical Therapists will do is examine their feet.
March 23, 2019
The Custom Orthotic process begins with an initial intake between you and your EHS Physical Therapist.
February 22, 2019
With an estimated 6 million Americans being affected by scoliosis, it is a condition that affects the physical and emotional lives of many individuals.
October 10, 2018
Liz Arnold, PT, DPT, CFMT, CSCS has a conversation with Steve Kurczewski about why she became a physical therapist, the type of patients she likes to treat, AND her favorite thing about working at Elite!
May 24, 2018
Achilles tendinitis is an overuse injury of the tendon that connects the back of your leg to your heel.
May 8, 2018
Question: "I have had chronic low back pain for about 10 years and was once told it was due to a leg length discrepancy. How might a physical therapist help this?"
April 19, 2018
It is crucial to understand that ACL rehabilitation is a long process, but is not solely an issue of time.
March 22, 2018
My child has had a concussion and is complaining about continued symptoms. Can a physical therapist help?
March 9, 2018
Cryotherapy (Ice) and Thermotherapy (Heat) are two simple and effective self-care treatments; however, there is often a lot of confusion about when to choose one over the other.
January 19, 2018
Ouch! It happened again. You've just opened your eyes and tried to move your neck only to find it stiff and painful when you attempt to tilt or turn your head toward one side.
January 10, 2018
Many times sprained ankles are taped up & rushed back to the field without proper rehabilitation. More often than not, the ankle gets re-injured or worse, they end up with a knee, hip, or low back injury.
September 13, 2017
Tearing your ACL as a young boy or girl is always a life-changing event, especially because it happens in the blink of an eye.
September 11, 2016
Sciatica is a very popular term used by patients to label the pain or symptoms that they are experiencing in their buttock region and into their leg.
January 12, 2015
Did you know that fish oil can reduce morning stiffness and joint pain associated with arthritis?
September 26, 2014
Vertigo is a type of dizziness in which a person experiences the perception of motion (usually spinning) due to the dysfunction of the vestibular system.
December 17, 2013
As you navigate your way through the holiday season, you will more than likely find yourself sitting in heavy traffic, enduring uncomfortable airplane travel, or carrying heavy bags and boxes that are large and awkward.
July 12, 2013
Every evaluation starts with subjective information to find out your main complaints and how the injury occurred.
June 17, 2013
What physiological and musculoskeletal changes occur in a women’s body during pregnancy? How can a physical therapist help?
April 12, 2012
The role of the physical therapist will be to assist with improving posture, strength, and coordination of the body following the disruption of the normal musculoskeletal development.
February 14, 2012
FMT can help to remove soft tissue restrictions and get the reproductive organs properly aligned. We can assess the positioning of the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and uterus and alter them accordingly to improve the path of the egg.
January 24, 2012
Urinary incontinence is when there is an undesired leakage of urine. It can be anywhere from a couple of drops of urine to close to a regular flow.
January 17, 2012
Functional Manual Therapists have specific training in identifying and treating problems with the organs, muscles, and soft tissues in the abdominal region.
December 13, 2011
Poorly designed workstations can lead to debilitating neck, back, and shoulder pain. Learn tips that do not require a large investment in time or finances