Good ol’ Golfer’s elbow – many people get it, including those who don’t even golf! It can be an annoying, stubborn and painful condition to get rid of. So when it comes to doing all that you can to knock down the pain and speed up recovery, many people like to apply some Kinesio tape (also commonly known as K-tape) …
Supplements: Free resources to Tell if Yours are Safe and Effective
Note: I have no affiliation with any of the following websites/companies. These are simply the most trustworthy and scientifically accurate websites out there for becoming informed on individual supplements and the companies selling various health and wellness supplements. I have used these sites for years regarding my own personal awareness and I continue to do so with great levels of confidence when …
Do You Need a Tablet or Laptop for PT School? It Depends on One Thing!
Technology is ever changing and it’s doing so at a blistering rate within these modern times. While owning a laptop or tablet as a student used to be a less than common occurrence, things have since changed due to improvements in technology and the decreased costs associated with these purchases. Laptops and tablets in classrooms are now rather mainstream in …
IASTM: Here’s How it Works to Decrease Pain and Improve Mobility
Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (otherwise known as IASTM) has become a lot more popular in the world of certain healthcare professions over the past decade or so. While it’s been around for quite some time, its recent popularity surge has exposed many individuals to this treatment technique, and left many who have seen the shiny, metal tools wondering exactly what it is, …
Why You Shouldn’t Spend Tons of Money on IASTM Tools
My aim within this article is to help SAVE YOU MONEY without sacrificing quality when it comes to buying your tools. Look, IASTM (Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization) is a pretty good weapon to have in your toolbox when it comes to the war on eliminating certain types of pain and movement restriction within yourself or on others (i.e. your patients, if …
The Massive Benefits of Going to Physical Therapy Before Injury
Believe it or not, one of the best things you can do is go to physical therapy when you’re not injured; physical therapists are specially trained to identify and treat areas of movement dysfunction before they become painful or problematic issues. If you aren’t in pain or haven’t been injured but you feel like something isn’t right with your movement, seeing a …
Physical Therapy Exercises: Here’s How to Stick to Them for Success
If you’re having a hard time sticking to the exercises that your physical therapist has prescribed for you, don’t beat yourself up; patient compliance with exercises over the long-term in the world of physical therapy tends to be around 20-30% (link to research study). And while it’s easy for the PT to point the finger at the patient for who’s …
Do Physical Therapists and PT Students Get Drug Tested?
I’ve seen the question of drug testing for physical therapists and physical therapy students makings its rounds on the internet. It seems that individuals who are considering PT school often want to know if drug testing is a requirement to obtain entry or if it’s required at any other point in their career. Hopefully this post will sufficiently answer this …
Why You Want to be Fit and Strong as a Physical Therapist
If you’re wondering whether or not you need to be exceptionally fit and strong to be a physical therapist, you may find relief in hearing that you really don’t need to be. There are a number of factors that play into this however, and some very important benefits to maintaining good strength and fitness if you plan on becoming a …
Blood Flow Restriction: Evidence and Uses For Injury Rehabilitation
NOTE: If you’re looking for a complete introduction pertaining to blood flow restriction training, including when, how and why to use it, be sure to check out my article: What is Blood Flow Restriction Training? How, Why and When to Use it as it contains a complete rundown on everything you need to know. This article will comprise some basic …