Proper Technique: Lat Pull Down

Weight lifting can be confusing. We are all guilty of performing exercises that we see the musclemen and women in the gym doing. We usually think, “if they’re doing it and look like that, it must be good, right?” Wrong! One of the most common exercises that is incorrectly performed is the lat pull down.

Video Analysis in Physical Therapy

Introduction

Our Physical Therapists use video capture/playback to examine the movements that can cause injury. We can also compare and contrast healthy movement versus injured movement to guide the injured patient back to health. Slowing down an athlete's movement can pinpoint areas that need rehabilitation or improper movement patterns that may evolve into other problems.

Women's Health - Dealing with Incontinence

Introduction

Losing partial or total control of urine is not "just part of getting old" and is not normal. One in three women are affected by urinary incontinence and some women do not recognize it as a problem. Frequently women are hesitant to talk about this problem as they are often caring for others or "too busy". While medication and surgery are often viable options for treatment of this condition, a less invasive treatment option also exists. Physical therapy is a conservative treatment method for women suffering from stress, urge, mixed or overflow incontinence.

The Benefits of Therapy vs Cortisone Injections

The article below reviews thousands of patients with tendinopathy. Some patients received Cortisone injections and others, in the control group, either rested or received physical therapy. The results show that while Cortisone relieves pain immediately and in the short term seems to work, after six to nine months the likelihood of recurrence is 60-70%. In comparison, patients who undergo physical therapy or rest have a significantly lower incidence of recurrence.

Choosing a Therapist

RPI - Be Wary! - Common Misconceptions and Myths about Physical Therapy

Freedom of Choice: Although your physician is a highly trained and skilled professional, and he or she is looking out for your health, you are not obligated to go to any particular physical therapist. Just like anyone else, physicians may suggest someone simply because they know them socially or professionally, and that person may just be the first to come to mind. However, many options are available and, ultimately, it is up to  you to decide which physical therapist to choose.