Physical Therapy Blog (Page 22)

A person in Ocoee, Florida receives laser therapy on their knee with a handheld device during a Physical Therapy Clermont session.

Physical Therapy | February 12, 2020

Achilles Tendinopathy

Achilles Tendinopathy is one of the most common foot and ankle overuse injuries that present with pain, swelling and impaired function. A tendon attaches muscle…

Achilles Tendinopathy

Illustration of a human skeleton holding a large dumbbell with its right hand against a plain background, inspired by the energy of Florida cities like Ocoee and Apopka.

Physical Therapy | February 7, 2020

Wolff’s Law of Bone Repair!

I would say almost every patient who enters our clinic with a partially healed broken bone is worried about the same thing: if it’s not…

Wolff’s Law of Bone Repair!

Illustration showing blue kinesiology tape applied to the lower back in a fan shape and to the calf in a crisscross pattern, as used in Physical Therapy Clermont.

Physical Therapy | February 4, 2020

What Does Kinesiotape Do?

While not a “cure all” that it may sometimes be advertised as, kinesiotape is still commonly used for good reasons! Because of how it was…

What Does Kinesiotape Do?

Diagram showing tendinopathy with disrupted tendon collagen fibers, muscle-to-bone connection, and labeled descriptions of tendon damage and repair at Physical Therapy Clermont near Ocoee, Florida.

Physical Therapy | January 28, 2020

Tendinopathy Management

Tendinopathy is a common injury with individuals who participate in exercise and sports. This injury is the degeneration of a tendon’s collegian; collegian is the…

Tendinopathy Management

Two people in Apopka make silly faces by pulling at their mouths and sticking out their tongues while posing for a fun photo indoors.

Physical Therapy | January 24, 2020

The “Patch Adams” Theory of Recovery

If you walk into our clinic, one of the first things I hope you notice is our culture. The first thing you get is a…

The “Patch Adams” Theory of Recovery

Diagram showing different kinesio taping techniques on various body parts, with blue and pink tape illustrations, as used in Ocoee and Apopka, Florida.

Physical Therapy | January 23, 2020

The Good Side of Inflammation

Inflammation gets a bad reputation. So bad to where many practitioners blame the inflammatory process on pain and do everything they can to eliminate it! …

The Good Side of Inflammation

Four older adults stand at a ballet barre in a Florida dance studio, smiling as they engage in a group exercise inspired by Physical Therapy Clermont.

Physical Therapy | January 21, 2020

Irish Dance and Parkinson’s?

There has been a really interesting article circulating that was just brought back to my attention the other day. A study regarding some potential benefits…

Irish Dance and Parkinson’s?

Side-by-side diagrams show a normal shoulder joint and an adhesive capsulitis joint, as seen in Ocoee and Physical Therapy Clermont, highlighting tightening and inflammation.

Physical Therapy | January 16, 2020

Frozen Shoulder / Adhesive Capsulitis

What is Frozen Shoulder? Frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis, is a disabling condition that involves stiffness, pain and loss of function. Currently, researchers and medical…

Frozen Shoulder / Adhesive Capsulitis

Cartoon of a surgeon in scrubs, mask, and glasses, holding a saw and hammer—perfect for Physical Therapy Clermont or Apopka, Florida humor.

Physical Therapy | January 14, 2020

Pre Op Awareness

We have some exciting new research to help with pain after an operation! This is actually a conversation I have with a lot of patients…

Pre Op Awareness