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 …

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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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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Scrutinizing Physical Therapy Myths

In News by Brad Rickert

Physical therapy myths often confuse and discourage people from seeking care. They may not seek second opinions regarding their musculoskeletal health. The reasons range from fear of pain to therapy not working for a friend. We address these myths and encourage you you to find out for yourself by seeing one of our licensed physical therapists. The Physical Therapy Myths …

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Hip Joint Replacement F.A.Q.

In News by Royce Bowman, PT, Director

What should you expect after a hip joint replacement? We compiled a list of questions and answers to guide you through the recovery process. How long should you do physical therapy after hip joint replacement? In our experience, we have seen patients benefit from skilled physical therapy for about 4-6 weeks after a hip replacement surgery in order to regain …

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Knee Joint Replacement F.A.Q.

In News by Royce Bowman, PT, Director

Welcome to our knee joint replacement F.A.Q. If you’re considering a knee joint replacement, you may be wondering what happens after surgery. To save you some time, we’ve compiled questions and answers regarding knee/hip joint replacements. How long should you do physical therapy after a knee joint replacement? Most orthopedic surgeons prescribe 6-10 weeks of physical therapy (PT) after a …