Physical Therapy services are considered an essential business by the State of Pennsylvania as well as a component of critical infrastructure by the Department of Homeland Security of the United States. It is important that persons receive the healthcare including physical therapy that they require even during these unprecedented days.
Please be assured that Optimal Physical Therapy and Sports Performance is following all recommended guidelines and implementing cleaning and disinfecting practices with hospital grade cleaners. We are a small company and are able to keep our clinic at the recommended 10 or less persons at a time. You are required to wear a mask when you attend so please bring one with you. Our staff has been trained on the best practices to keep you moving but maintain social distancing. We are here to help if you need us!
With the first major snow fall of the season, we will soon have our first patient who injured their back while shoveling snow. Here are some helpful hints that physical therapists wish more people understood before they try to clear the driveway and walkways around...
WINTER WISDOM Snow and ice are a reality for all who live in Western Pennsylvania. For those who have osteoporosis, limited mobility due to age, arthritis or injury, the winter conditions can prove dangerous for falls. Here are a few simple hints to help you stay...
When you have an acute injury or are recovering from surgery, it is often recommended that you apply ice to help control swelling, inflammation and pain to the affected area. Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation can all help control what occurs at the injured site. ...
ARE YOU IN PAIN? YOU NEED A MOVEMENT DETECTIVE Physical Therapists: The Movement Detectives It may feel like a great mystery to you on why you are hurting or how your body is not moving like it used to be able to do. Perhaps a simple task seemed to launch you into...
Ask these questions to yourself or to someone you care about: Are you over the age of 65? Are you female? Do you take 4 or more prescription drugs a day? Are any of these medications of the following types: diuretic, high blood pressure medication, antidepressants,...
Relaxation Exercises to Help Combat Stress In my thirty-six years of physical therapy practice, I have often had patients come to me with this question, “My doctor told me that I need to reduce the stress in my life. Do you know of any exercises I can do to relax...
Prehab is basically participating in therapy before undergoing surgery. Most people think that therapy or rehabilitation as a way to treat an injury or regain function after a surgery. Sometimes it is even helpful to help someone avoid surgery. But what if you...
Sleep is vital to all our body systems. Making sure that you are getting a good night's sleep is very helpful in assisting your body to heal from injury or surgery. Sleep is an important part of our physiology and is often an overlooked piece of the puzzle while you...
Here is a short assessment to take for yourself to assess your risk levels for osteoporosis: If your answers are leaning towards greater risk, please speak with your physician. Please also check out our other blogs that feature osteoporosis topics. There are things...
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