Cary Orthopaedic’s physical therapists, Chad Moses, PT, Cert. DN/SMT, GTS, CKTP, Dip. Osteopractic and Kevin Raymond, DPT, Cert. DN, BTS, have produced our Patient Education Series to inform patients about various physical therapy techniques. In this episode, learn about blood flow restriction. What is blood flow restriction? Blood flow restriction [...]
Running a mid-distance race like 10Ks or half-marathons have always been popular, but participation in these races has been steadily increasing every year. In fact, last year alone, close to two-million people ran in half-marathons in the United States. Whether you are an avid runner or are new to the game, you can sign up [...]
Osteoarthritis is the highest occurring joint disorder in the United States, affecting nearly 27 million people. Osteoarthritis in the knee alone affects 10 percent of men and 13 percent of women over 60. It often develops slowly, and the pain can worsen over time. With so many people suffering from osteoarthritis, it is important to [...]
Cary Orthopaedic’s physical therapist, Chad Moses, PT, Cert. DN/SMT, GTS, CKTP, Dip. Osteopractic, has produced our Patient Education Series to inform patients about various physical therapy techniques. In this episode, learn about body tempering. What is body tempering? Body tempering is a form of soft tissue mobilization developed by Donnie [...]
Cary Orthopaedic’s physical therapist, Chad Moses PT, Cert. DN/SMT, CKTP, GTS, Dip. Osteopractic, produces our Patient Education Series to inform patients about various physical therapy techniques. In this episode, learn about how kinesio tape is used in physical therapy. Below is an excerpt from the video demonstrating kinesio taping. Click here to watch the [...]
Shoulder Surgery Second Opinion: Interview with Dr. Raymond Carroll If you have been diagnosed with a shoulder injury or disorder such as a rotator cuff tear and told by a physician that you need surgery, you may want to get a second opinion. A comprehensive exam and diagnosis from a [...]
Cary Orthopaedic’s physical therapist, Chad Moses DN/SMT, GTS, CKTP, has produced our Patient Education Series to inform patients about various physical therapy techniques. In this episode, learn about dry needling. Below is an excerpt from the video demonstrating the process. Click here to watch the entire video. Watch Entire Video [...]
Arthritis pain is never pleasant. While the kitchen may not be the first place you think of to fight arthritis symptoms, an anti-inflammatory diet may help keep pain and swelling under control. Studies have found that certain foods and seasonings can lower the number of inflammatory compounds in the body, so why not considering adding [...]
We live in a society that is always hustling – always on the go. The result? Anxiety, depression, high stress, high blood pressure and a host of other disorders. Our solutions may include OTC/prescription medications, self-medicating with alcohol, self-harming behaviors or avoidance altogether. With healthcare costs continually rising, it’s important to utilize all the resources [...]
It is a common misconception that you need a referral or prescription to receive treatment from a physical therapist. In fact, a recent survey by the American Physical Therapy Association found that 70 percent of people think a referral is needed to start physical therapy. While this may still be true in some states, there [...]
