Scared Of Moving Again
By Tom Fontana, PT
“I’m scared it will hurt again!” “I’m scared if I move it, it will break!” These are some of the phrases we hear when people first come to us, particularly after a very painful injury, whether … Read more »
Fear Of Returning To Sport
By James Goodwin, PTA, CSCS
Injuries are an inevitable part of competitive sports as well as recreational activities. The recovery process and inability to return to the previous level of activity can be overwhelming and mentally frustrating for athletes. Overcoming … Read more »
Facing Your Fear of Falling
By Lauren Fournier, DPT
Imagine one morning getting out of bed and suddenly your entire world is spinning, and you feel like you’re going to be sick or even fall over! Or imagine falling while walking in your yard and … Read more »
Afraid Of Needing a Caesarean Section
By Effie Koustas, MPT
Most pregnant woman prefer a natural delivery, maybe with the use of an epidural for pain relief. However, Caesarean sections (C-sections) are very common in the United States, occurring in 1 in 3 pregnancies! Although most … Read more »
Getting Back To The Routine
By Tom Fontana, MSPT
Now that summer is behind us and the kids are back to school, it’s time to get back to the routine we put on hold while we were concentrating on summer fun, including exercise.
Most of … Read more »
Introducing our Vestibular Rehab Therapist
Family Physical Therapy Services, FPTS, would like to introduce Lauren Fournier, PT, DPT, Vestibular Rehab Specialist. She has extensive training and advanced course work through Emory University in their Competency Based Course for Vestibular Rehabilitation, and is a … Read more »
Back To School We Go With Hip Flexor Tightness Don’t Ya Know
The kids have headed back to school. Although parents may be saying “hoorayyy!” the kids are most likely dreading the long hours of sitting in class. It is important to discuss the problems associated with … Read more »
Proactive v Reactive
Are you ready for preseason sports? If you are a young athlete or a parent who wants their child to succeed during preseason, then listen up closely. A common misconception most young … Read more »
The CDC just released new concussion guidelines for kids. Here’s what you need to know.
By SARA CHODOSH SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Kids’ brains are precious, in more ways than one, but until recently there wasn’t much guidance on how to best treat young people with concussions.
Now, for the first … Read more »
Twist And (Don’t) Shout: Rotational Core Training
Twist And (Don’t) Shout: Rotational Core Training
By Tom Fontana, MSPT
The classic hot-weather vacation days for canoeing, paddle boarding or kayaking are waning, but these activities can continue well into the autumn. Common to these activities is that each … Read more »
