Physical Therapy Blog (Page 16)

Medical illustration showing Piriformis Syndrome with the piriformis muscle pressing on the sciatic nerve in the hip; helpful for Physical Therapy Clermont or Ocoee, Florida patients.

Back, Physical Therapy | May 9, 2020

Piriformis Syndrome

This morning I was reading an article on foam rolling your piriformis/gluteus medius and came across piriformis syndrome. Piriformis syndrome really caught my attention because…

Piriformis Syndrome

Three reusable bags filled with assorted groceries, including fruits, vegetables, bread, and beverages, are placed on a wooden surface in sunny Apopka, Florida.

Physical Therapy | May 8, 2020

Reusable Grocery Bags

Recently local health officials started asking people to not use their reusable grocery bags in stores. Now you might think why? Not everyone is even…

Reusable Grocery Bags

A pile of fresh kumquats with green leaves scattered among the orange fruits, reminiscent of a vibrant Ocoee, Florida harvest.

Physical Therapy | May 7, 2020

Kumquats: The “Golden Orange”

When I was younger one of my favorite snacks was kumquats. There was a retailer at the Jacksonville Flea Market that would sell baskets of…

Kumquats: The “Golden Orange”

Scrambled eggs with diced red and green bell peppers and onions in a black skillet, being stirred with a wooden spatula in Apopka, Florida.

Physical Therapy | May 7, 2020

Peppers, Onions, and Eggs, OH MY!

One of my favorite things to make is scrambling peppers, onions, and eggs together, topped off with hot sauce. If we have them in the…

Peppers, Onions, and Eggs, OH MY!

A young caregiver in Ocoee assists an elderly woman with a red dumbbell during a seated exercise session in a cozy Florida living room.

Physical Therapy | May 6, 2020

Role of Physical Therapy and its Role in Covid-19

While many of our patients have had the pleasure of experiencing the benefits of physical therapy. The scope of physical therapy is still not as…

Role of Physical Therapy and its Role in Covid-19

Roasted asparagus spears topped with grated cheese, cracked pepper, and browned lemon slices, served on a white plate in Ocoee and Apopka, Florida.

Physical Therapy | May 5, 2020

Fresh Vs. Canned Vegetables

Over the weekend I shared a picture on my Facebook page that showed the color difference of fresh and canned green beans. The fresh green…

Fresh Vs. Canned Vegetables

Two women in Ocoee wave at each other from opposite sides of a sunlit building, separated by bushes—like neighbors meeting after a session at Physical Therapy Clermont or Apopka.

Physical Therapy | May 4, 2020

What Does Reopening Mean?

Reopening is the buzz word across the nation! But what does it mean, and why are things being held up?! This is a complex issue…

What Does Reopening Mean?

Soccer player in a yellow and blue uniform sits on grass in Ocoee, Florida, holding and grimacing in pain from an apparent leg injury.

Physical Therapy | May 4, 2020

Injuries In Home Improvement- Cumulative Effects of Load

As we have discussed in the past, one of the most common types of injury seen in our clinic is an overuse injury. This name…

Injuries In Home Improvement- Cumulative Effects of Load

Diagram showing inhalation and exhalation: lungs fill as diaphragm contracts and moves down during inhalation; lungs empty as diaphragm relaxes and moves up—key concepts in Physical Therapy Clermont.

Physical Therapy | May 4, 2020

Diaphragmatic Breathing: Easy for the Breath and Mind

What is diaphragmatic breathing? Diaphragmatic breathing is a type of breathing that helps strengthen some of your respiratory muscles to make sure you are taking…

Diaphragmatic Breathing: Easy for the Breath and Mind