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!
Our hands are a remarkable part of our human body. They permit us to do so many things. Just think how nice it is to hold hands with someone you love or to touch the face of your child. Your hands allow you to work both inside and outside the home. If you are...
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...
SNOW SHOVELING SAFETY TIPS With the first major snow fall of the season, we have already had 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...
The physical demands placed on dancers and gymnasts are unique from any other type of athlete. Like other athletes, the hours of training and practice can make an individual susceptible to many types of overuse injuries, but the great amount of flexibility and...
Are you or someone you know experiencing falls or a fear of falling? Your balance system is made up of three components: the inner ear, the vision system and the nerve receptors in your joints and surrounding tissues. All three of these systems are in a continuous...
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