September Awareness Holidays and Physical Therapy

In News by Royce Bowman, PT, Director

Awareness holidays can shine the light on health issues facing everyday Houston area residents. In September, awareness holidays relating to physical therapy include Healthy Aging, National Disaster Preparedness, and Pain Awareness Months. There’s National Childhood Injury Awareness and Childhood Obesity Awareness which illustrate kids musculoskeletal issues. Let’s start with Healthy Aging Month. Healthy Aging: Adding Life To Your Years Healthy …

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Turn the Tables on Balance Issues

In Aging by Royce Bowman, PT, Director

If your world spins with balance issues, know you’re not alone. A study of Balance Disorder Trends in the US pointed to an increase of reported balance issues in 2008 (24.16 million) ‐ 2016 (36.78 million). In the same study, “adults with balance problems were limited in ability to drive motor vehicles (13.0%), exercise (14.4%), participate in social activities (12.9%), …

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Unlock Your Power: Conquer Age Related Muscle Loss

In Aging by Royce Bowman, PT, Director

Let’s talk about age-related muscle loss. If you’ve crossed the 50+ age threshold, you probably noticed things changing in your body. If your muscles aren’t as strong as they used to be, you’re not alone. This age-related muscle loss, or Sarcopenia, is part of your body’s natural aging process. But here’s the great news – it’s not a losing battle. …

23 Hard Truths About DIY Physical Therapy

In News by Royce Bowman, PT, Director

Considering DIY physical therapy? Before you start, here are 23 reasons why you should re-consider. Self Diagnosis of Musculoskeletal Disorders Without proper medical training, you’ll be challenged to accurately self diagnose your musculoskeletal injuries. The internet, filled with medical misinformation and generic symptoms, can be misleading. Of course, many people look for information or know someone who jumps on Google/WebMD …

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Thawing Frozen Shoulder

In Upper Extremity Pains by Royce Bowman, PT, Director

Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, can change your life and not in a good way. Frozen shoulder occurs in up to 5% of the population. Females are 4 times more often affected than men, while the non-dominant shoulder is more prone to be affected. And, if that’s not scary enough, 35 to 40% of individuals who have adhesive capsulitis in …

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Pickleball Injuries: What to Watch Out For Houston

In Sports Injury and Pain by Brad Rickert

Pickleball injuries on the rise. When we first read that headline, we weren’t surprised. After all, we treat pickleball related injuries in our clinics. The study noted that the most common injuries were lower extremity sprains, strains, and fractures. We’ve seen lower back, rotator cuff, and elbow related pains, too. In fact, most pickleball injuries look like tennis related injuries. …

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Physical Therapy Worth The Drive

In News by Brad Rickert

In today’s world, many people are looking for ways to save time and money. When it comes to seeking physical therapy treatment, some people might be tempted to go to the closest facility. However, in some cases, driving a little farther can make a big difference in your treatment. Here are three reasons why traveling 60 miles round trip for …

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IT Band Syndrome: A Runner’s Bane

In Lower Extremity Pains by Royce Bowman, PT, Director

One day, you’re running. The sky looks gorgeous and you breathe deep. You use the oxygen rush to push a little harder. You run farther and faster. As you see the end of your run in sight, you hear a pop in your knee. Your knee begins to ache and burn on the outside of your knee. Even worse, the …

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What Causes A Swollen Knee (And How Can You Stop It)

In Lower Extremity Pains by Royce Bowman, PT, Director

A swollen knee (also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome) can cause extreme pain in the joint area. But what causes knee swelling? And how does physical therapy help relieve it? Find out in this article on knee inflammation symptoms, causes, and treatment options. Types of knee inflammation Traumatic Swelling – occurs as a result of a traumatic injury to the …

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Runner’s Knee And Fixing The Pain

In Sports Injury and Pain by Royce Bowman, PT, Director

Do you find yourself getting up and walking around a lot, but still feel like you’re being stabbed in the knee with every step? Or have you been told that it’s your IT band that is causing the knee pain? Does it feel like the knee pain is just starting to come back, even though you took a break from …

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Hip Osteoarthritis Happens to The Best of Us

In Lower Extremity Pains by Royce Bowman, PT, Director

Your hips are a major hub of movement in your body. Do you suffer from joint pain on one or both sides of your hip? Do you feel stiffness when you get up from sitting for too long? Have you noticed the loss of mobility in your hips? If any of these sound familiar, you may have hip osteoarthritis. Common …

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Knee Arthritis: Understand The Early Warning Signs

In Lower Extremity Pains by Royce Bowman, PT, Director

Do you find yourself wincing and experiencing a dull ache in your knee, especially after sitting for long periods of time? Do you feel stiffness when you first stand up? Maybe, you feel like something is rubbing against the side of your knee when you walk. These are all common symptoms of early stage knee osteoarthritis. In this blogpost, we …