Sidelined By Arthritis? How A Physical Therapist Can Help

Some days aches and pains are enough to keep you from the activities you love. It’s a catch-22 — it hurts to move but moving will help the hurt. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability for adults in America. It is widespread and encompasses a variety of diagnoses...

She couldn’t get there!

Her sewing room was in the basement. She was not. With the severe osteoarthritis, Cheryle Barton’s right knee wouldn’t let her get to one of her favorite pastimes – sewing. “I upholster and do mending, and recently I’ve been making facemasks, she explains.” Suffering...

Pain, Pain, Go Away: Dealing with Chronic Pain

As lifestyles have changed to include more time in front of video conferencing equipment instead of exercise equipment, pain has become an unwelcomed side effect.  Single instances of “overdoing it” or obvious injuries often resolve with time and conservative care,...