The PTandMe Physical Therapy Blog like what you see? share...FacebookTwitterLinkedin Post Concussion Recovery: Why Baseline Testing is ImportantAugust 10, 2022like what you see? share…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Concussions are serious Medical providers may describe a concussion as a “mild” brain injury because concussions are usually not life-threatening. Even so, the effects of a concussion can be serious. Once an athlete has been suspected of having a concussion… when is it safe to go back to play? The […] Read morePT News July 2022July 27, 2022like what you see? share…FacebookTwitterLinkedin This time in PT News we recap what our clinics have been posting throughout July 2022. We are excited to bring you current physical therapy-based posts featuring published articles from PTandMe partnering clinics! 1. Pre-Workout Nutrition for Optimal Performance Written by The Jackson Clinics with locations throughout Northern Virginia. When […] Read moreHow to Sit on The Toilet to Relieve ConstipationJuly 20, 2022like what you see? share…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Using your belly and pelvic floor muscles to help bring about a bowel movement is instinctive for most people. However, people sometimes have problems with these muscles and must relearn proper emptying techniques. If you discover weaknesses in your muscles, continuously ignore and fight the urge to go to the […] Read moreRemote Therapeutic Monitoring for Traditional Medicare PatientsJuly 13, 2022like what you see? share…FacebookTwitterLinkedin What is Remote Therapeutic Monitoring? Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) provides physical and occupational therapists with a platform to review and monitor musculoskeletal data when a patient is not in the clinic. Including: Pain levels Functional level Therapy adherence Response to treatment With RTM, physical therapists continue to create and prescribe […] Read moreHot Weather Exercise TipsJuly 6, 2022like what you see? share…FacebookTwitterLinkedin As the temperatures continue to rise, we have decided to put together a few hot weather exercise tips to consider while staying active and for staying hydrated through the summer. Set your alarm: Sunrise is generally the coolest time of day, so get up and get out early. It may […] Read morePhysical Therapy for Pelvic Organ ProlapseJune 28, 2022like what you see? share…FacebookTwitterLinkedin What is pelvic organ prolapse? Pelvic organ prolapse, categorized as a pelvic floor disorder, affects almost 3% of women in the U.S. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that form a hammock across the patient’s pelvic opening. These muscles and the tissues surrounding them keep the pelvic organ […] Read morePT News June 2022June 22, 2022like what you see? share…FacebookTwitterLinkedin This time in PT News we recap what our clinics have been posting throughout June 2022. We are excited to bring you current physical therapy-based posts featuring published articles from PTandMe partnering clinics! 1. How Your Rotator Cuff Prevents Shoulder Pain Written by Advance Rehabilitation with locations throughout Georgia. You […] Read moreChoosing the Right Athletic ShoeJune 15, 2022like what you see? share…FacebookTwitterLinkedin A good pair of shoes is one of the most essential parts of your workout gear and is critical to your safety. Wearing the wrong shoe can set you up for injuries like plantar fasciitis, shin splints, or even a total wipe-out! If the shoe fits your activity – wear […] Read moreSleeping With Shoulder PainJune 8, 2022like what you see? share…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Waking up with shoulder pain can be uncomfortable and even irritating at times. It often leaves you wondering, “What could I have possibly done” but in most cases, the fix is a lot easier than the pain makes it out to be. Something as simple as visiting your physical therapist […] Read moreThe Ergonomic WorkstationJune 1, 2022like what you see? share…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Having an ergonomic workstation means that your desk and the things on it are arranged in such a way, that they prevent injury and are well within reach and use. An ergonomic workstation also promotes good posture. Posture is the position in which you hold your body upright against gravity […] Read moreStretches You Can Do at WorkMay 25, 2022like what you see? share…FacebookTwitterLinkedin The past 50 years revealed that at least 8 out of every 10 are turning into desk potatoes! According to the Mayo Clinic, more than four hours a day of screen time can increase your risk of death by any cause by 50 percent. There’s also a 125 percent risk […] Read moreHow to Use Exercise to Help Improve Your PostureMay 18, 2022like what you see? share…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Poor posture is sometimes inevitable. With many people working jobs that require long periods of sitting, the tension in our muscles isn’t uncommon. Aside from this, poor posture can also be caused by general muscle weakness, technology use, injury, stress, and even genetics. Failing to correct your posture can ultimately […] Read moreDynamic Golf StretchesMay 4, 2022like what you see? share…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Golf requires strength, flexibility, endurance, and power to create pain-free movement and improve your game. The most common golf injury is low back pain followed by shoulder pain and knee pain. A physical therapist can assist you in improving your pain and correcting your body’s deficits. These golf stretches will […] Read morePT News April 2022April 27, 2022like what you see? share…FacebookTwitterLinkedin This time in PT News we recap what our clinics have been posting throughout April 2022. We are excited to bring you current physical therapy-based posts featuring published articles from PTandMe partnering clinics! 1. Picture Perfect Posture Written by Carolina Physical Therapy with locations throughout South Carolina. Over the course […] Read moreTypes of Shoulder Pain Physical Therapy Can FixApril 20, 2022like what you see? share…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Shoulder Pain Physical Therapy Can Fix Carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? When everything rests on your shoulders, they’re more prone to injury. Constantly carrying your children, overtraining, too much lifting, or throwing your heavy backpack over your shoulders every morning can lead to a painful injury. 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