Are you interested in learning more about the benefits of physical therapy and how it can improve your life and get you back to doing the things you love the most? The world-renowned Journal of Sports Physical Therapy has provided a series of articles that report on the benefits of physical therapy. We have posted the articles for free for our current and prospective patients, and invite you to learn more by clicking on the download links below.
In this “Perspective for Patients” series, you’ll get an in-depth look at how physical therapy is helping to solve some of most common muscular issues, including ankle sprains, hip and groin injuries, back pain, knee pain, low back pain and work-related injuries. These helpful guides contain information and recommendations with summary details of various reference research articles and should NOT be used as a substitute for seeking proper medical care to diagnose or treat any health condition. Instead, the guides were designed to keep individuals informed on the latest physical therapy approaches, insights and studies on how physical therapy may reduce or eliminate your condition.
We have provided several of the Perspectives for Patients guides, available for free download below. Interested in learning more about our approach to treating common conditions with physical therapy? For more information on how Total Motion can help you better manage your health and relieve your pain, contact us today at 540-492-4669.
Physical Therapy Guides
- Ankle Sprains – Combination of Manual Therapy and Supervised Exercise Leads to Better Recovery
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery – Optimize Return to Activity and Minimize Risk of a Second Injury
- Health and Wellness – Making the Healthy Choice the Easy Choice
Hip Physical Therapy Guides
- Strengthening Your Hip Muscles – Some Exercises May Be Better Than Others
- Total Hip Replacement – How Long Does it Take to Recover
Neck Physical Therapy Guides
- Neck Pain – Combining Exercise and Manual Therapy for Your Neck and Upper Back Leads to Quicker Reductions in Pain
- Neck Pain – Dry Needling Can Decrease Pain and Increase Motion
- Neck Pain – Manipulating the Upper Back Helps Lessen Pain and Improve Neck Motion
- Neck Pain – Manipulation of Your Neck and Upper Back Leads to Quicker Recovery
Occupational Therapy
Pain Treatment Guides
- Anterior Knee Pain – A Holistic Approach to Treatment
- Anterior Knee Pain – As an Athlete, am I at Risk
- Heel Pain – Hands-on Physical Therapy and Streching Prove Effective for Treating Heel Pain
- Knee Pain – How Strengthening Your Hips Can Reduce Knee Pain
- Knee Pain – Safely Strengthening Your Thigh Muscles
- Low Back Pain – How Does Your Physical Therapist Treat Low Back Pain
- Low Back Pain – MRIs Should be Used Sparingly in Patients with Low Back Pain.pdf
- Painful and Tender Muscles – Dry Needling Can Reduce Myofascial Pain Related to Trigger Points
- Pregnancy and Lower Back Pain – Physcial Therapy Can Reduce Back and Pelvic Pain During and After Pregnancy
Sports Physical Therapy
- Aquatic Physical Therapy – Running in Water Decreases Stress on the Body
- Baseball Pitching – Understanding the Mechanics of Throwing a Baseball May Help Protect the Shoulder and Elbow
- Concussions – An Underdiagnosed Problem for Athletes
- Return to Sport -When to Resume Full Activity After an ACL Surgery
- Running – How to Safely Increase Your Mileage
- Running – Improving Form to Reduce Injuries