What Are The Best Exercises For Ankle Mobilization?
As the joints responsible for bearing almost the entirety of your body weight, we find that the ankles rarely tend to get the credit they deserve. When people are faced with chronic problems in this area, it quickly begins to drag down their quality of life. Here at Free Body Physical Therapy, we don’t want […]
Treating Ankle Bursitis With Physical Therapy
Have you recently begun to experience pain around the ankle? Has this pain started as a result of increased physical activity? If you’ve answered yes to these, you may be dealing with ankle bursitis. Fortunately, here at Free Body Physical Therapy, we have the treatment options needed for you. Through the use of physical therapy, […]
Balance Exercises For Fall Prevention
Being able to stay upright and walk around without issue is one of the fundamental parts of the human experience. However, not everyone is lucky enough to be able to do this without issue continually. At Free Body Physical Therapy, we understand that several problems can cause someone to suffer from balance problems. Fortunately, we […]
Prevention Of Skiing Injuries This Winter
Now that winter has arrived, many people will begin their journey to the slopes to get their skiing fix. While this is a great way to enjoy yourself while remaining outdoors, you must remember that even the most experienced skiers can suffer devastating injuries. At Free Body Physical Therapy, we don’t want to see that […]
The Most Common Hip Injuries In Athletes
Due to the stress put on their bodies that is necessary for competitions, athletes are no strangers to dealing with injuries. Some of the most frequent problems they face take place in the hip. These joints bear most of your body weight and allow for the torque and movements needed for athletes to succeed. Injuries […]
Can Physical Therapy Help After I Twist My Ankle?
Although twisting your ankle will not lead to a life-threatening injury, this situation can still be challenging to deal with and manage. As a joint that supports nearly all of your body weight and allows for movements such as walking and running, any damage sustained to the ankle can quickly drag down your quality of […]
Mountain Biking Safety Tips
As the temperature drops and the leaves begin to fall, many outdoor enthusiasts will start switching to mountain biking as their preferred form of exercise. Few things can beat working up a sweat in the crisp autumn air while surrounded by the beautiful scenery of the leaves’ changing colors. However, at Free Body Physical Therapy, […]
What Are My Treatment Options For Scoliosis?
Your spine acts as a pillar of support for the rest of your body. When an issue with this area arises, it’s important to seek medical intervention for it right away. At Free Body Physical Therapy, our team is well versed in helping patients deal with spine-related issues. Scoliosis is a common spinal-related complaint that […]
Physical Therapy Treatment For Achilles Tendonitis
Are you someone who has just started to take up running and is now suffering from constant aches and pains in the back of your legs? Has pain developed as a result of a sudden increase in activity? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you may be dealing with Achilles tendonitis. At […]
Create Heart-Healthy Habits During Heart Month
February is American Heart Month, a time when health professionals like physical therapists strive to raise awareness about maintaining and improving cardiovascular health. The month also serves as a sobering reminder that, as a society, we must do a better job of preventing heart disease, which continues to be the leading cause of death in […]