Fitness FarcesI love taking fitness and yoga classes. As a physical therapist, I draw so much inspiration from yoga that I incorporate into my patients’ exercise programs. That is why it peeves me so much to hear these common fitness myths being perpetuated in different classes time and time again. I want to debunk some of…
Introducing Atlantic Physical Therapy’s Fairmount Office
Atlantic Physical Therapy is proud to announce that we have opened a second location in the Fairmount neighborhood of Philadelphia at 846 N. 25th Street. Our Fairmount office will specialize in treating patients with spine, hip and pelvic floor disorders. We will be open on Friday and Saturdays from 7 am – 3 pm. Current…
Physical Therapy for Injury Recovery
Injury Recovery Suffering an injury is devastating. It’s more than just physically debilitating – though you could very well be immobilized and even permanently disabled when you’re injured in an accident – suffering a life-changing injury can change your sense of self forever. As part of your recovery plan, you’ll probably have to do physical…
Move Your Mid Back Pain Away
Do you ever feel a dull, tight, achy, stiff pain between your shoulder blades in your mid back that just seems impossible to stretch out? Good news! It is not impossible. You may just not be stretching the correct area. When I have patients experiencing mid back pain or discomfort, they seem to have tried…
3 Tips from the Pros for Decreasing Postpartum Hip and Back Pain
Post partum low back and hip pain are frequent complaints we receive from patients that have just had a baby. This is often caused by a combination of overstretched and weakened muscles that result from a growing belly. Here are some easy tips to help minimize the pain. Tip #1: Brace Yourself! …