Physical Therapy

The Four Types:   Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome This pain is in the anterior and central part of the knee. It happens when the kneecap rubs against the lower part of the thigh bone. It can be caused by weak muscles, too much activity or by flat feet.   Iliotibial Band Syndrome This is pain on the outside of the knee. The band goes from the outside of the hips to the thigh and down the top of the shinbone. When the band gets too tight, it can cause pain and swelling.   Chondromalacia Read More

When you make the decision to seek physical therapy treatment, you’re doing so because you’re looking for a solution to a specific issue. We believe in providing you with a treatment plan that is tailored for your specific condition and to meet your therapy goals.   Our physical therapists will work with you in a one-on-one setting, allowing you to feel comfortable with the person providing your treatment and to develop a rapport with your therapist. We take great pride in Read More

Did you know that October is Physical Therapy Month? The goal of this month is to raise awareness about the key role physical therapy can play in your life such as pain relief, increased mobility and greater overall health. We are taking this as an opportunity to share some fun facts about our profession that you may not know!   The profession got its start in WW1. Reconstruction aids, or nurses, provided therapy treatment to soldiers suffering from injury so they could return to the battlefront. Read More

During an intense game of tennis, you pull a muscle in your arm as you slam a mean backhand to your opponent. While trimming the large tree in your yard from a ladder, you pull a muscle in your back. After training for a marathon, you realize your knees start to badly ache whenever you run. Maybe one of these things or something similar has happened to you or someone you know and after weeks of running around to different physicians, were finally prescribed to a physical therapist. This is what it Read More

Did you leap out of bed this morning, ready to start your workout, only to feel pain on the bottom of your foot? You might have plantar fasciitis. This can occur when the connective tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot becomes inflamed. It can happen through overuse, poor arch support or because of a bone spur. If the pain is overwhelming and won’t go away, you should consult your doctor to make sure it isn’t caused by something that needs more serious medical attention. Read More

If you’re like 40% of Americans, you’ve made a New Year’s Resolution. One of the most common ones is to lead a healthier life, but we know that can be easier said than done. Today, Core PT is here with five tips on how you can improve your compliance with your home exercise program: Schedule them in your day. Set aside a specific time each day for when you go through your exercises. If you have it in your mind that 7 p.m. is PT time, it will help you stick to it. If Read More

While you can’t stop every slip and fall when it comes to wintery surfaces, you can prepare yourself to have better balance in case something does happen. Core Physical Therapy would like to share these tips with you: Practice transitional moves.   Think of the kinds of positions you find in developing children, such as laying on the floor on your stomach, back or side. Practice getting up from these positions in your daily balance routine. Gradually introduce other positions, Read More

After weeks of planning and preparing, your ACL surgery is completed. Today we have an estimated timeline of what to expect while you recover:   0-2 Weeks After Surgery: Rest After major surgery, focus on taking it slow. To reduce swelling, prop up your leg four to six times per day, and keep your bandages fresh and dry. Prevent blood clots by performing the quad exercises your physical therapist recommends. Working your major muscles now, though painful, will help your leg function Read More

Physical therapy has helped people of all ages with medical conditions and injuries that have gotten in the way of their everyday lives. Having a customized physical therapy program with a therapist can greatly aid in your body’s healing, leaving you with less pain and more mobility. This National Physical Therapy Month, the professionals at CORE Physical Therapy want to show you all the ways you can benefit from this type of treatment! Maximize Movement Being able to move pain-free is Read More

Here at Core Physical Therapy, we love it when people have an excuse and opportunity to get out and get active. And there’s no better time of year to do so than during the fall weather! It’s cool enough that you don’t easily become overheated, yet not so cold that you’re uncomfortable. However, we also tend to see certain injuries more often during this time of the year. Here are the top three autumn sports injuries: Concussions Concussions are in the news a lot during Read More