Physical Therapy Blog
Men’s Pelvic Health
Men's Pelvic Health The truth about pelvic function in men over 50. by Dr. Keith Poorbaugh, PT Nothing is for nothing Most of us had no intention of making it this far. We were raised in an era when men were expected to be something. Whether it was a family provider...
Elbow Pain Is Not What It Seems
Is it possible for all elbow pain to be caused by muscle tendonitis? It’s the most likely culprit since it easily explains the presence of pain at or near the elbow. Typically complaints of pain along the lateral elbow get tagged with tennis elbow while those with...
Frozen Shoulder: What is it and How to Treat it
There's nothing like a picture to tell a story. At Northern Edge Physical Therapy, we utilize ultrasound imaging to allow us to get a realistic snapshot into tissue dysfunction. The shoulder complex is the most common region we implement such technology. Through...
What is Pain?
What is pain? Where does it come from and how to treat it. Keith Poorbaugh breaks pain down to its elements and how that informs treatment in this informational video.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Pelvic Health
What is Pelvic Floor Dysfunction? If there were any taboo subject related to chronic pain, it would have to be in regards to pelvic health. Many clients have a difficult time bringing up pelvic floor issues as they are often regarded as embarrassing or irrelevant. The...
Don’t Mind Your Pain: 5 Steps to Manage Pain with Mindfulness
Authors - Katelyn Carpenter, PT, DPT & Jimmy Sliwa, PT, DPT, CMTPT Introduction What is mindfulness? Can mindfulness affect pain? 5 Strategies to Implement Mindfulness into Practice Remember how the supermoon lunar eclipse helped us start the new year with a sense of...
Over 50 and Dizzy
Is there a connection between America’s favorite age milestone and dizziness? It’s common for 20 somethings to be called dizzy but it has a different meaning for those growing older. Reaching an age of maturity often means settling into a sedentary lifestyle with a...
Manual Therapy – Is it just manipulation?
Physical Therapists utilize a multifaceted approach which includes manual therapy and skills-based exercise to manage neuromusculoskeletal conditions. Manual therapy is directed towards restoring joint function and tissue health. It relies on a test/retest principle...
When Should you Change your Running Shoes?
Katelyn Carpenter, PT, DPT & Jimmy Sliwa, PT, DPT, CMTPT Most runners have probably heard they should change their running shoes every 300-500 miles. Perhaps good advice if you truly believe running on worn down shoes can lead to injury. When a runner begins to...
Subliminal Posture – How to Subconsciously Fix Your Posture
Much like yawning, posture is a contagious act. Oftentimes just talking about posture causes others to sit tall in their chairs and draw their shoulder blades together. This is a phenomenon that I have coined as “subliminal posture.” Go ahead and try it; mention to...
What’s the Difference Between Acupuncture and Dry Needling?
Clinician inserts needles into specific points along your body to help reduce pain, increase motor function, and/or improve your overall health. Are we describing acupuncture, or dry needling? Can’t tell? Well don’t be surprised, most people don’t understand the...
Learn to be a Health Consumer
Let’s face it, Americans will continue to face rising healthcare costs. Whether measured relative to its population or economy, the United States spends by far the most in the world on health care. (Mark Pearson, OECD) The U.S. spent $8,233 on health per person in...