Is a Joint Injection the Right Choice for You?

January 26, 2023

Patients with knee, shoulder, hip or other pain/orthopedic conditions are often given recommendations of steroid or cortisone injections, sometimes even before consulting with a physical therapist.  For someone in pain, a doctor’s recommendation of one or two joint injections for knee pain may seem like a great course of care.  Injections are fast, readily available,

Insurance 101

January 15, 2023

As we are in the first few weeks of the new year in the healthcare world, that means for most it’s the time when your deductible starts over at either a current or higher amount. It is a good time to review details of your medical insurance plan and update any current providers you may

Exercise in the New Year: How Much Do I REALLY Need?

January 8, 2023

By Dr. Mary Rose Strickland, Physical Therapist Physical activity and exercise are the closest things to a “wonder drug” we have for diabetes, high blood pressure, and a variety of other conditions. Did you know that exercise also boosts your immune system? While so much may be out of our control, your ability to be

Stress Management Techniques – Social Connectedness – Part 4 of 4

December 15, 2022

As you plan to be around those you love this holiday season, did you know that it could actually be good for your health? Sharing a nurturing connection with others activates our parasympathetic nervous system, which contrasts our sympathetic “fight or flight” nervous system, thus fighting off stress. Connecting with others who bring you joy

Budget-Friendly Ways to Get More Veggies on Your Plate

October 29, 2022

The average adult should aim to get half their plate at each meal filled with fruits and veggies (with veggies being slightly more than fruits).  Many acknowledge the challenges in doing so – cost of fresh fruits and vegetables, not knowing how to prepare or cook certain vegetables, or simply not liking them. Here are

Managed Exercise & PT Can Improve Concussion Symptoms.

September 23, 2022

With high school sports in full gear and NFL in full swing, concussions are certain to ramp up within the mainstream consciousness. And while talk will often point to conventional wisdom which states that “time and rest” are the best and only options for recovery from concussion, physical therapist Mary Rose Strickland says that studies