Physical Therapists Help Active People Live Better
Physical therapy has lots of benefits for active people. Athletes, performers, weekend warriors, and people who work in physically demanding jobs can all benefit from the expertise of a physical therapist. Here are 3 ways physical therapist help active people stay that way.
Arthritis is a chronic condition that causes inflammation of the joints. It can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling. The hips, knees, hands, and spine are the most commonly affected joints. Arthritis is not a single disease but an umbrella term that includes a variety of different types. Some of the more common examples are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.
American football is one of the most popular sports in the United States. It is also the sport with the highest injury rate for athletes. According to Statista, an estimated 5.2 million people ages 6 and over have played tackle football. Those numbers have steadily declined since 2006, with less and less people playing tackle football. This can be due to the high risk for injury while playing the sport. Learn about some of the common injuries associated with playing football, and treatment options that can help.
An ankle sprain is a tear of ligaments (strong fibrous tissue surrounding the ankle) around the ankle joint. These small tears cause pain and discomfort.
Congratulations to our Clinic Owner, Director & Physical Therapist, Dr. Sylvestra Ramirez on being named a Woman of Influence by the Milwaukee Business Journal in the entrepreneur category. The “Women of Influence” awards celebrate remarkable women in business and their community.
Our Clinic Owner/Physical Therapist, Dr. Sylvestra Ramirez has been awarded the Diversity in Business Award from the Milwaukee Business Journal. The Diversity Award salutes the spirit of entrepreneurship, growth and optimism for the future by honoring individuals, companies or organizations that deserve recognition for their contribution and commitment to their city and community.
Graston is a form of manual therapy known as soft-tissue instrument-assisted mobilization. This technique is performed with stainless steel tools that gently scrape against the skin. It is designed to help our therapist identify areas of restriction and attempt to break up scar tissue in muscles.
Electrical stimulation (E-Stim) is a treatment that we provide for our patients here at Physical Therapy of Milwaukee. E-stim can help treat musculoskeletal injuries, aches and pains. Continue reading to learn more about the benefits of electrical stimulation.
Dry needling is a skilled technique performed by a physical therapist using filiform needles to penetrate the skin and/or underlying tissues to affect change in body structures and functions to help with neuromusculoskeletal conditions, pain, movement impairments, and disability.
