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...
