Introduction: What Exactly is Stretching? Stretching is a form of physical exercise that involves lengthening the muscles and tendons. It is a form of exercise that can be done to improve strength, flexibility, and balance. The benefits of stretching are often...
If you have arthritis, you are well aware of how debilitating it can be. Arthritis refers to a group of diseases that cause joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. People of all ages, genders, and ethnic backgrounds can be affected. Arthritis comes in a variety of forms....
Post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) may be the next public health crisis that we may face. The number of individuals who survive critical illness and intensive care hospitalization due to COVID-19 and develop PICS will continue to increase throughout this pandemic. 1...
By: Dr. Crystal Shannon PT, DPT Cadence Physical Therapy Co, Buffalo Grove To date, 32 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with the coronavirus disease 2019, also known as COVID-19.1 Therefore, it is understandable why you can’t go a day without...
By: Dr. Ryan Towns, PT, DPT Cadence Physical Therapy Co, Buffalo Grove One thing that I have noticed as a physical therapist is that the vast majority of patients, regardless of condition, are searching for the fastest cure or quickest source of pain relief. Why...
David Thomas, DPT Cadence Physical Therapy Co, Buffalo Grove Every patient coming through the doors of an outpatient physical therapy clinic is always coming for one of two reasons: Musculoskeletal-related pain or loss of function. Each patient has their own, unique,...
