By: Marie Serrado

Every October, we celebrate National Physical Therapy Month. This month-long celebration recognizes the invaluable contributions of physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, and their commitment to helping individuals restore and improve their mobility, function, and overall quality of life. It also gives us the opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of Physical Therapy but also the importance of physical activity and the roles our PTs and PTAs do for our community.

By: Dr. Louise Bullard

Poor posture becoming a worsening problem?  Dowager’s hump is an excessive curvature of the spine. Usually, this occurs in the upper back. Often it is also simply called kyphosis, which is a forward curvature of the spine. Like many people with busy lifestyles, posture seems to take a back burner. 

By: Marie Serrado  

Ever felt a tingling, numbness, or weakness which travels down your leg? You might be dealing with Sciatica. Sciatica is pain that travels along the path of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve travels from the lower back through the hips and buttocks and down each leg. In this article,

By: Dr. Nick Ricca, DPT

Low back pain is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can range from mild to severe and can be caused by a variety of factors, including poor posture, injury, or degenerative changes in the spine. While medication and surgery are often considered for treatment,

by: Marie Serrado

In part 1 of "Meeting the Mark: Essential Requirements for Meaningful Testing of
Lumbar Functions," we discussed the essential requirements for conducting meaningful
testing of lumbar functions. In today's blog post, we will dive deeper into understanding
how to conduct meaningful testing of the lumbar region.

By: Marie Serrado

Fall is right around the corner, which means accidents can happen at any time, whether you slip on a rug or experience a fall on a slippery sidewalk. For older adults, these accidents can lead to broken bones, which, in turn, could result in major health problems and disabilities.

As we age, it is natural to experience a decline in mobility, function, and overall quality of life. However, physical therapy becomes a vital component of seniors’ lives, as it empowers them to overcome challenges and obstacles associated with aging. This blog will explore the wide-ranging benefits of physical therapy for older adults.

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by: Marie Serrado

Hip Pain can be caused by a variety of problems. Knowing the precise cause and location is critical in designing treatment. Some causes of hip pain are arthritis, hip injuries such as hip fractures or sprains, pinched nerves, and more. Hip pain is a discomfort that many face,

by: Marie Serrado

Lower back pain can happen to anyone. In fact, it happens to all of us at some point in our lives. In some cases, it can get better with time, but in other cases can be a serious problem. So, what causes lower back pain? According to John Hopkins Medicine,