Physical Therapy Blog (Page 10)

Assorted athletic shoes in various colors and styles arranged on sandy ground, inspired by Ocoee and Apopka active lifestyles.

Foot, Physical Therapy | November 6, 2023

ARE YOUR SHOES RIGHT FOR YOU?

You should aim to have 1-1.5 cm space distance from your longest toe to the surface of your shoe. If your toes are touching each…

ARE YOUR SHOES RIGHT FOR YOU?

A woman sits on an exercise ball with arms outstretched while a therapist assists her at a Physical Therapy Clermont clinic.

Uncategorized | October 30, 2023

Exercising with Multiple Sclerosis

Are you, or someone you know affected by MS? If so, then it’s important to educate yourself on the benefits of exercise to help combat…

Exercising with Multiple Sclerosis

A person in a green shirt lies on their side on an exam table while another assists with hands on their back and hip, demonstrating Physical Therapy Clermont, Florida.

Back | October 23, 2023

Chronic Low Back Pain

Back pain lasting more than 3 months is considered chronic. Chronic pain is often not just one pinpointed location and often has a multitude…

Chronic Low Back Pain

A person in athletic wear holding their knee with both hands on an outdoor path in Florida, possibly indicating knee pain or injury.

Uncategorized | September 20, 2023

Sports preventing injury

Physical therapy can benefit return to sport athletes in many ways. Two injuries mostly seen are ankle and knee injuries. Ankle Injuries: An immediate sprain…

Sports preventing injury

Cartoon brain with glasses, sneakers, a pencil, and a book, under Neuroplasticity: The brain's secret superpower, with colorful molecular structures—perfect for Physical Therapy Clermont and Apopka.

Uncategorized | September 16, 2023

The Principles of Neuroplasticity

The Principles of Neuroplasticity The first question that probably comes to mind is, what the heck is neuroplasticity? Neuroplasticity is the idea that the brain…

The Principles of Neuroplasticity

Three children holding tennis rackets stand on an outdoor tennis court in Ocoee, smiling and talking, with a net and trees in the background.

Uncategorized | August 3, 2022

5 Ways to Prevent Injury in Adolescent Athletes

“Almost one-third of all injuries incurred in childhood are sports-related injuries.”1 Of the 30 million adolescents that play sports each year more than 3.5 million…

5 Ways to Prevent Injury in Adolescent Athletes

A person sits on the ground in Florida, holding their foot in apparent pain. The foot is highlighted with red, and a pair of pink athletic shoes is beside them.

Foot, Uncategorized | February 11, 2022

Do you have Foot pain on a regular basis?

Do you experience foot pain on a regular basis? If so, you’re not alone. In fact, foot pain is one of the most common forms…

Do you have Foot pain on a regular basis?

A beige cotton transfer belt with black and red stitching and a metal buckle, ideal for assisting patients with mobility in Physical Therapy Clermont, Ocoee, and Apopka.

Physical Therapy | April 15, 2021

Gait Belt – Why it’s Important

The past few weeks in my patient skills care class we have been using gait belts nonstop, literally. The moment we walk into lab the…

Gait Belt – Why it’s Important

A woman in athletic wear practices a Muay Thai kick on a punching bag at a Physical Therapy Clermont facility, while a man in an orange shirt holds the bag steady.

Physical Therapy | April 9, 2021

Can We Overtrain?

Between the surgeon general recommendations for exercise to improve overall health risks, general benefits of weight loss and energy levels, and the positive impact…

Can We Overtrain?