by JABeights | Feb 8, 2022 | Shoulder
Rotator Cuff Repair is a surgical repair of 1 or multiple tendons that connect at the shoulder. Usually a tear is a result of an injury, over use or degeneration of muscle tendon(s) where they attach to the bone. The rotator cuff (RTC) helps to stabilize the shoulder...
by Todd Sullivan | Jan 25, 2022 | Arm, Chest (or Mid-Upper Back), Leg
Stronger people are hard to kill. We are seeing that physically active, strong individuals are less likely to die from all causes. What types of behaviors should you adopt to reduce your risk of mortality and to improve your quality of life? Let’s start with...
by Lauren Hoogenboom | Jan 13, 2022 | Abdomen (or Lower Back), Chest (or Mid-Upper Back)
Exercise for the Relief and Prevention of Chronic Back Pain Including aerobic activities, resistance training, and stretching in your daily routine can help decrease the frequency of back pain flare-ups. Make an appointment with Indiana Physical Therapy for guidance...
by Emily Perkins | Jan 6, 2022 | Abdomen (or Lower Back), Chest (or Mid-Upper Back), Pelvis
WORKPLACE ERGONOMICS IN THE HOME What is “ergonomics?” The study of people’s efficiency in their working environment Not just efficiency, but also comfort and extrapolated from there – safety Ergonomics encompasses physical, cognitive and organizational realms Why is...
by Erin Thomas | Jan 6, 2022 | Abdomen (or Lower Back), Chest (or Mid-Upper Back), Leg
As a PT – I’m not just interested in helping people improve their physical bodies, but their overall health and wellness. At a time when there are so many uncertainties, stress levels can increase, causing our health to suffer. Both mental and physical health is...
by Joe Keller | Jan 6, 2022 | Shoulder
What is a Total Shoulder Replacement (TSA) vs Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement (reverse TSA)? The need for these surgeries will be determined by your orthopedic surgeon and typically indicated because of a high level of arthritis in the shoulder. TSA and Reverse TSA...
by Sophia Frawley | Jan 6, 2022 | Head
TMD AND HEADACHES Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD) is a condition that occurs as a result of dysfunction in the jaw joint, the disc sitting within the joint, and/or the surrounding muscles that control jaw movement. Other contributing factors include poor...
by Ken Johnson | Jan 6, 2022 | Neck
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome People come to physical therapy for many different reasons. One of the most common reasons people come to physical therapy is because of pain. People rarely know why they are having pain; they just know something hurts and they want it to feel...
by Chrissy Machielson | Jan 6, 2022 | Foot
Plantar fasciitis What it is: The plantar fascia is a thick band on the bottom of your foot that attaches at the heel and travels along the bottom of the foot and attaches at the toes. Plantar fasciitis is when that band gets inflamed and irritated or even have a...
by Brad Penning | Jan 6, 2022 | Foot
What is Plantar Fasciitis? The heel and foot are very common areas to have pain, and a region we treat every day at IPT, but how do we know what is causing it? While there are many potential sources of pain in this area, plantar fasciitis is probably the most common...
