Have you heard the phrase “manual therapy”? No, it doesn’t mean we’re going step-by-step through a handbook or manual during your physical therapy sessions…. Manual therapy is the assessment and treatment of neurological, cardio-respiratory, and orthopedic problems through hands-on interventions. A skilled manual therapist is able to evaluate and address diagnoses by rolling up their
From two day shipping to grocery concierge services to being able to know in real time which traffic route is the fastest just by pulling up an app on your phone—we live in a day and age of instant gratification and convenience. Wouldn’t it be nice if healthcare worked the same way? What if, at
School is back in session, which means our favorite sports are back too! Unfortunately, this means an increase in sports-related injuries. It’s estimated that high school sports are responsible for 2 million injuries, 500,000 doctor visits, and 30,000 hospitalizations every year. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, nearly 3 million children under age 14
Did you know… • Half of all working Americans suffer from back pain. • About 80% of the population will suffer from back pain at some point. • Back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide. How Can I Treat My Back Pain? While there are a plethora of treatment methods for back pain, consider physical therapy
Did you know June is National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month? If you suffer from frequent migraines or headaches, consider consulting with a physical therapist. Headache pain is the third most common pain complaint worldwide. Both headaches and migraines can be caused by a variety of conditions including but not limited to sinus problems, vascular
By now, you’ve probably heard of (or may have even been stuck by) the popular treatment method in physical therapy today: dry needling. Although this technique may seem to be relatively new to healthcare, its origin dates back to the 1940s. Research proved that patients were responding to “wet needling”, or the introduction of a
Think PT; Think ELITE TMJ – Here’s the jaw-dropping scoop YOU have TMJ, YOU have TMJ, EVERYONE has TMJ! Commonly misunderstood as a diagnoses for jaw pain, the abbreviation “TMJ” actually stands for TemporoMandibular Joint, which is where the temple and the mandible meet to form your jaw joint. When it becomes dysfunctional, it is
JOINING THE FIGHT The Physical Therapy Approach to Oncology Patients At one time, patients being treated for or recovering from cancer were advised to abstain from physical activity. Medical professionals are now arguing just the opposite—and have the research to prove it! According to recent studies, too much rest can lead to loss of body
Think PT; Think ELITE Benefits of Pre-Operative Rehabilitation While physical rehabilitation post-surgery seems to be standard operating procedure, did you know pre-operative rehabilitation is just as important? In fact, implementing a rehabilitative program prior to surgery can actually cut down on recovery time, complications, and even healthcare costs! Following surgical procedures, patients often experience a
Under South Carolina Direct Access laws, you can be seen at ELITE for up to 30 days without a referral physician’s script.
