Shockwave Therapy (Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, ESWT) — often described as the sound of healing — has been increasingly discussed in physical therapy, including a recent feature in APTA Magazine. Shockwave therapy uses high-energy sound waves to reach deep tissues through the skin. It is not electrical stimulation and not heat therapy. Instead, it delivers mechanical energy that Read more…
If you experience urine leakage when coughing, sneezing, running, or exercising,or if you often feel a sudden, intense urge to rush to the bathroom,You’re not alone! This is not something you should feel embarrassed about. Bladder control issues are very common, yet they are still rarely talked about openly.Many people assume Read more…
Another year is coming to an end! Are you heading to crowded places like Times Square to wait for the New Year countdown? At events like this, bathrooms are hard to find. Many people end up holding their bladder for 6 to 10 hours. For comparison, most people normally void Read more…
What Is GERD and Why Do Runners Experience It? GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) is a condition in which stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing symptoms such as heartburn, chest discomfort, nausea, shortness of breath, and sleep disturbance. It is often treated as a purely gastrointestinal issue, but GERD Read more…
Sometimes, the Problem Is Too Much Tension When people hear the term “pelvic floor,” many immediately think of urinary leakage, muscle weakness, or problems that occur after pregnancy and childbirth. While these concerns are real, they represent only part of the picture. Pelvic floor dysfunction is not limited to pregnancy, and it can Read more…
Have you ever tried to prevent pain or hoped exercise would fix your discomfort, only to find that once you started working out consistently, more issues showed up? Or the pain you wanted to solve… never really went away? One common reason: faulty movement patterns. Bilateral exercises can mask differences Read more…
What Brought Him In Mr. A had a left Total Hip Replacement (THR) 18 years ago. After the COVID period, his activity level dropped, his strength decreased, and walking became more effortful. He developed front-hip pain and had more difficulty with daily movements. He also felt less steady and worried Read more…
2025 Hip Osteoarthritis Clinical Guideline Update If you’ve noticed any of these signs: ⚠️ Hip or thigh pain when walking or standing⚠️ Morning stiffness or limited motion⚠️ Over 50 years old and feeling your hips getting “stuck” or stiff This one is for you! According to the American Physical Therapy Association Read more…
Do you notice a horizontal fold across your upper belly, like in the photo? That’s a sign of upper abdominal gripping. It means when the upper abs stay tense and pull the upper belly inward, creating that visible crease. In the video, you can see that during normal breathing, most Read more…
One of our clients felt discomfort on top of the right shoulder every time he did a shoulder press. We assessed and recorded his movement, and something caught our eyes. 👀 His right shoulder blade had limited upward rotation & protraction, and when lowering the weights, it dropped back too fast without control. This Read more…
