Health Blog Category: Physical Therapist
Do You Have Hip and Knee pain? Occupational Therapy Can Help.
Do you find yourself avoiding certain activities due to hip or knee pain? Depending on whether your pain is felt while sitting or while moving, physical and occupational therapy may be excellent options for you.
Our primary goal at Synergy Therapeutic Group is to assist you in returning to your normal, pain-free routine. Request a consultation with a licensed therapist to learn how we can help you relieve your pain.
Read full blogHow Physical Therapy Can Diagnose and Treat Nerve Pain
Do you wish you could have a test done to determine what’s causing your arm pain? Are you concerned about the weakness in your leg that has developed since your sciatica flared up? Fortunately, our team at Synergy Therapeutic Group can assist you in determining the source of your issues and, more importantly, in recovering and returning to your favorite activities!
Our team can assist you whether you are suffering from chronic pain or have recently been injured.
Read full blogConcerned About an Upcoming Surgery? Find Help in PT and OT!
Did you know that rehabilitation is just as important before surgery as it is after? That’s right! Physical and occupational therapy are essential when undergoing surgical correction of a joint or muscle.
Physical therapy has repeatedly been shown to assist people in preparing their bodies for surgery. Prior to surgery, physical therapy can also help with recovery, allowing you to return to full strength as soon as possible after your procedure.
Occupational therapy can also aid in the adjustment to life after surgery by teaching a person new ways to move around their home or workplace.
Read full blogHow Physical Therapy Can Prevent Sports-Related Pediatric Injuries
It’s natural for a parent to be concerned about falls and other accidents. Children are clumsy, rambunctious, and always on the move! It’s difficult not to be concerned about them getting hurt. Synergy Therapeutic Group wants to help you avoid as many pediatric injuries as possible, so we’ve put together this blog with tips for keeping your child healthy and active.
Call us today to set up an appointment!
Read full blogPhysical Therapy Can Help You Reduce or Eliminate Chronic Pain
Have your joints been bothering you for a while? You’re not alone. Joint pain affects a staggering number of Americans for a variety of reasons, including chronic pain conditions such as osteoarthritis. If you have chronic joint pain, it is vital that you seek treatment
Allowing your condition to deteriorate may result in future health problems. Make an appointment with one of our certified physical therapists by contacting Synergy Therapeutic Group today.
Read full blogAre You Concerned About Your Child’s Gross Motor Developments? PT Can Help
Help Enhance Your Child’s Gross Motor Skills with Physical Therapy!
Children are born into the world with barely any skills to their name. With their first breath, they develop the ability to cry out for help and quickly develop the skills necessary to drink milk and seek support from Mom and Dad.
Growing up is hard work. As things get moving, however, the skills start to add up—and quickly.
Any parent can attest to the way that time flies when a child is first learning how to move.
Read full blogReady to Start Teaching Your Child Important Life Lessons? Start with Chores
Chores Can Help Your Child Learn More than Simply How to Clean!
According to the Autism Awareness Centre,
“It’s important to practice chores to work towards greater independence. Some chores can also be worked into a sensory diet. Having a child do household chores makes them feel they are contributing members of the family.”
Giving your child with special needs some chores to do around the house can be beneficial not only for you as a parent (saving you time), but also for your child.
Read full blog3 Ways Physical Therapy Can Relieve Your Pain (And Save Your Life!)
Chronic pain can keep you from doing almost everything you enjoy. It can hinder your ability to play sports, to have fun outside with your friends, to get a good night’s sleep, and even from doing your job. So, what are you supposed to do about it? What can possibly be done to improve your quality of life, besides taking prescription medication?
We’ve got your answer: physical therapy!
At our physical therapy clinic, we work with people every day who are dealing with the physical and mental effects of chronic pain caused by conditions like arthritis and fibromyalgia.
Read full blogDo You Need More Physical Activity In Your Life? These 7 Tips Can Help
Become a Healthier YOU with These Tips!
Did you know that 80 percent of the U.S. population falls short of the Physical Activity Guidelines recommended by the Department of Health and Human Services? Millions of Americans are risking serious health consequences simply because they do too much sitting and not enough moving around.
You may not find that information shocking, especially if you’re one of those 80 percent. What really might surprise you, however, is just how easily you can give your daily activity level a dramatic boost.
Read full blogDo You Wake Up Feeling Sore? The Culprit Could Be Your Mattress
Imagine waking up after an 8-hour nap feeling completely refreshed. When you slowly awaken, you attempt to sit up… only to be greeted by a backache. When you walk, the aches in your shoulders and neck become more noticeable, but when you stand up, the dull ache in your hips and legs takes over. What in the world is going on? After a good night’s sleep, how can you feel so achy?
The answer is more simple than you think:it’s possible that your mattress is to blame.
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