The PTandMe Physical Therapy Blog like what you see? share...FacebookTwitterLinkedin PT 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. […] Read moreCommon Running InjuriesApril 13, 2022like what you see? share…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Running can be great for your health, but if an injury occurs never be afraid to seek help. The best treatment for injuries for runners is early management and education on self-care specific to the injury. We’ve compiled a list of common running injuries below. If you are experiencing lasting […] Read moreDo’s & Don’ts of Spring CleaningApril 6, 2022like what you see? share…FacebookTwitterLinkedin It’s that time of year for cleaning out the cobwebs, de-cluttering, and rearranging our homes. Some of us enjoy the task while others dread it. Did you know that the greatest risk of injury we face in our own homes? From muscle strains to home falls there is no shortage […] Read moreHow to Run with Bad Knees: Pain Prevention & CareMarch 30, 2022like what you see? share…FacebookTwitterLinkedin The biggest fear of every runner is that their joints will start to ache and prevent them from running. You can actually never know when something like knee or ankle pain could occur, but you should know the most common reasons that happen and how to prevent it. Maybe you […] Read moreGardening ErgonomicsMarch 23, 2022like what you see? share…FacebookTwitterLinkedin It’s that time of year again. Time to exchange snow shovels and winter boots with gardening tools and watering cans. While the warmer weather brings on a new sense of happiness and energy, we need to remember to use proper body mechanics and follow general safety to avoid muscle aches […] Read moreSports Overtraining: Reaching Your Tipping PointMarch 16, 2022like what you see? share…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Pushing your body to be the best that it can be is a good thing that can yield great results, but sometimes going too heavy on your body’s odometer might be damaging for you in the long run and can even result in injuries that are detrimental to your fitness […] Read more7 Ways Physical Therapists Treat Shin SplintsMarch 11, 2022like what you see? share…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Here are 7 ways a physical therapist can help treat pain and symptoms associated with shin splints: Pain Reduction: The RICE principle is the first step to recovery (rest, ice, compression, and elevation). Manual therapy and Kinesiotaping may also speed up recovery and reduce swelling. 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