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Blood Flow Restriction Therapy

Physical Therapy of Milwaukee March 3, 2021

Blood Flow Restriction Therapy

What is Blood flow restriction therapy (BFRT)

Blood flow restrictions therapy is an innovative training method used for the development of muscle strength, combining venus occlusion and low-load resistance training. BFRT uses muscle anaerobic metabolism causing cellular swelling which increases muscle growth. BFRT uses a doppler or torniquete similar to blood pressure cuffs. You can also use an elastic band, the goal is to occlude 50-80% of blood flow to a specific muscle using higher repetitions in order to achieve muscle fatigue and improve muscle growth.

09 Feb 2021

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Joint Manipulation

Physical Therapy of Milwaukee February 9, 2021

Joint manipulation: What’s poppin’ ?

What is it?

Joint manipulation is a technique that has been researched and put into physical therapy practice since 1916. However, joint manipulation has been described as a part of medical treatment dating back over 4000 years. Other professions such as chiropractors and Osteopaths use joint manipulation as well; although techniques can differ among our different professions.

20 Jan 2021

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Barbell Squat

Physical Therapy of Milwaukee January 20, 2021

Why perform barbell squats and how to perform them?

The barbell squat is an exercise that many people can benefit from. It challenges the strength and stability of your shoulders, core, hips, knees, and ankles. Almost the entire body is involved in this exercise and it can play a huge role in calories burned, strengthening, muscle building, and in coordination.

28 Dec 2020

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Rotator Cuff Injuries

Physical Therapy of Milwaukee December 28, 2020

How do rotator cuff tears happen? The rotator cuff is made up of four muscles that provide your shoulder with stability. The four muscles are called your supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, and subscapularis. The most commonly torn muscle of the four is the supraspinatus muscle.

07 Dec 2020

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Dry Needling for Chronic Pain & Fibromyalgia

Physical Therapy of Milwaukee December 7, 2020

Dry needling has become a popular treatment technique for many neuromusculoskeletal disorders over the last few years. The use of dry needling with chronic pain and fibromyalgia has proven to be highly effective according to more recent research studies.

23 Nov 2020

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Total Knee Replacement

Physical Therapy of Milwaukee November 23, 2020

What is a knee replacement? A knee replacement is when one of the two joint surfaces, or both, is replaced with hardware due to joint surfaces being damaged.

06 Nov 2020

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Dry Needling

Physical Therapy of Milwaukee November 6, 2020

Dry needling – What’s the point?

The first question usually asked is: What is it?

By definition, 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 for the evaluation and management of neuromusculoskeletal conditions, pain, movement impairments, and disability.

07 Oct 2020

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Lateral Ankle Sprain

Physical Therapy of Milwaukee October 7, 2020

Lateral ankle sprains are one of the most common sport-related injuries. Lateral ankle sprains typically occur due to forced plantarflexion/inversion movement. Individuals who suffer numerous repetitive ankle sprains have been reported to having functional and mechanical instability within the ankle joint and an increased likelihood of re-injury.