What is Direct Access? Direct Access is a relatively new law which gives patients the freedom to seek treatment from physical therapists regardless of whether or not they have obtained a referral from their physician. Arizona is a Direct Access State. Advantages of Living in a Direct Access State for Physical Therapy Patients Prompt Access …
Workplace injury? If you've been injured on the job there are ways in which you can get the help you need. Workers compensation was put in place to help get employees the assistance that they need when they are hurt at work. Beyond your company’s workers compensation program, our trained physical therapists at Above and …
In medical terms, stenosis refers to any narrowing of the body channels. Spinal stenosis is therefore the narrowing of the spinal canal and is usually experienced in adults who are above 50 years old of age. Since it is the spinal canal through which the spinal cord passes, spinal stenosis could be more dangerous than …
Overuse injuries in teens occur when there is repeated micro-trauma to bone, muscle or tendon which has not had enough time to heal properly as a result of doing "too much, too fast and too soon." Areas that are commonly affected are the shins, knee, shoulders, hips and elbows. You might have heard words such …
If you’ve been suffering with any type of chronic pain that won’t go away, you now have a new option in your journey to health and wellness to combat the pain. Dry needling might be the solution for you. Here, we will outline some common conditions that dry needling can help, and let you know …
What is dry needling? Dry needling is quickly becoming popular among patients choosing therapeutic treatments to get relief from muscle pain. Dry needling is a procedure where filament needles are gently inserted in a person's trigger points. The trigger points that are in different muscles on the body respond to the pressure from the needles. …
Sciatica is a symptom of other medical conditions and is often associated with pain that begins in the lumbar or lower back area. Sciatica can manifest as tenderness in the longest nerve of our body known as the sciatic nerve, after which this painful sensation is named. The pain usually starts in the lower back and …
Are you yearning for the day when you can sit in that cushy corporate corner office with a window? While you may think that office work makes you immune to injury, think again. If you sit at a desk all day, your job comes with risks of its own. Our bodies simply weren’t made for …
The days are lengthening and slowly getting warmer; both are signs that spring is on its way. While you may be feeling anxious to jump into a new spring exercise routine, doing too much too soon can cause you injury. Here are five easy tips to ease into your new routine this season and help …