Why work ergonomics is important
Ergonomics is the study of how people interact with their surroundings and take an individual’s physical health into consideration to increase productivity and reduce injuries. With the new trend [...]
Physical Therapy For Sciatic Nerve Pain
by Caroline Cuda, SPT The sciatic nerve originates from several other nerves in the low back region. It functions to provide motor and sensory information to many muscles of [...]
Shin Splint Facts: Causes, Symptoms & Support
by Robert Springer, SPT Get The Facts About Shin Splints! Shin splints is a common term for a diagnosis of Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS). This condition often affects [...]
Walking On Sand: Effects, Benefits & Pain Management
by Elizabeth Hogan, SPT Have you ever spent a summer day at the beach, walking, relaxing and building sandcastles only to be left frustrated due to foot or ankle [...]
Workplace Ergonomics: Good Posture is Good Prevention
By: Caroline Cuda, SPT What is “Good Posture” and Why is it Important? Posture involves the position and alignment of all parts of the body when sitting or standing. [...]
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
By Connor Hulme, SPT What is TENS & When Is A Good Time to Use It? Not to be confused with Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES), this form of electrical [...]
Sleep Health
by Brandon Micale, SPT How Does Sleep Affect Your Health? If you didn't set an alarm would you be able to get up in time? Humans and other mammals [...]
11 Helpful Ergonomics Tips For Working From Home
by Gabe Battaglia, SPT Tips and Tricks for Working from Home The COVID-19 pandemic forced many people to work from home in environments with poor ergonomic setups. (The first [...]
The Disconnect Between MRI Findings and Low Back Pain
by Jessica Fortune, SPT Fun Fact: The back pain and discomfort you feel can be completely unrelated to the results of the Magnetic Resonance Image (MRI) you got. Just [...]
Physical Therapy For Postoperative Edema
By Kiel Kyer SPT What is Postoperative Edema? Edema is swelling of body limbs that occurs due to a build-up of fluid within the tissues. Physical therapy for postoperative [...]