A case for PAIN PREVENTION

Why prevent pain? Why do you need to take the time to think about how to prevent pain? You are busy, and you have important things on your to-do list. First, now is the time to think about pain. Think about it before it happens. If you think through every movement and every activity, you …

Why PREVENT PAIN when you are YOUNG?

1. So that you do not have to get your knees replaced later in life. That is no fun–I promise!2. To avoid having a rotator cuff repair. That and knee replacement are fighting for the title: most difficult surgery to recover from.3. To be able to stand upright when you are 80. A lifetime of …

Major Preventable Injuries

You hear about injuries and accidents every day. But are they truly accidents? Which ones could be prevented? 1. Burns2. Falls3. Diving accidents (esp. diving into shallow water)4. Alcohol-related accidents5. Unsafe driving6. Rotator cuff tears7. Back strains Safety and injury prevention is your individual responsibility. If you truly want to live with minimal physical pain, …

Why think like a PT?

Welcome to Think like a P.T. (Physical Therapist)! I am a Physical Therapist, and my career passion is to teach you how to prevent pain! I hate pain, and most all of us do. So why not prevent pain before it starts?!! I have learned that prevention is easier than treatment of pain. It may …