Women’s Health
Women have special needs to attain and maintain their health. ECRC-PT provides treatment for many common orthopedic disorders affecting women, such as poor posture, back pain, and sacroiliac dysfunction.
Aquatic Physical Therapy
Patients recovering from injury, trauma or surgery, who need to restore mobility and strength may have difficulty overcoming the forces of gravity.
Manual Physical Therapy
Manual Physical Therapy (also known as Manual Therapy) is a specialized form of physical therapy delivered with the hands as opposed to a device or machine.
3 Signs of Shoulder Impingement you Shouldn’t Ignore
Shoulder impingement is a form of inflammation in a small part of your shoulder. It starts as a small sharp pain, but could be painful, stubborn, and downright debilitating. Common in athletes, impingement is caused by overuse. It is important to see a doctor as soon as you show signs of shoulder impingement, but what…
BEST CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH LUMBAR FUSION
Lumbar fusion is a serious spinal surgery used to correct problems with vertebrae. Lumbar fusion surgery, done to eliminate pain or restore motion in the back, is common. It is the process of fusing vertebrae together to form into one bone. After going through intense surgery such as this, the healing process takes time. Although…
PHYSICAL THERAPY AND THE CAMARADERIE OF HEALING
THE NEW YORK TIMES: Physical Therapy and the Camaraderie of Healing An article in Monday’s New York Times, titled “Physical Therapy and the Camaraderie of Healing,” captures the essence of the special relationship a physical therapist develops with his or her patient. This article dives into the undeniable bond that patients and physical therapists develop…
PT EFFECTIVE FOR MANAGEMENT OF LOW BACK PAIN
“Lower back pain is something that many people experience. Surgery is normally on the top of the list of options when it comes to back pain. However, studies show that this needs to be re-evaluated. “Physical Therapy reported as ‘Cornerstone’ of non-surgical treatment,” Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Cindy Knight, PTMSOCS and partner…
WEIGHT LOSS MAY TAKE 250 MINUTES OF EXERCISE
Weight loss Weight loss is something many adults struggle with. It is a science that is specific to each individual body type. Between diet and exercise, it is a constant balance. If eating healthy and frequent exercise are not showing results, we get frustrated. So how do we know how much exercise we need in…
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE SLEEP?
What happens when we sleep? The age-old question still keeps some people up at night. Sleep is arguably the most important thing for the human body. Besides keeping us energized, sleep aids helps our brains develop and is a place for relaxation. It even helps us lose weight. While many of us think of sleep…
CONSUMER REPORTS SURVEY SHOWS HIGH SATISFACTION FOR PT
Consumer reports surveys have been showing high satisfaction after physical therapy treatments. Physical therapy ranks among the top treatment choices of their readers with back pain, according to a new Consumer Reports survey of more than 14,000 Americans who experience the condition. In the survey, physical therapist treatment and other “hands on” therapies outranked treatment…
