September is Pain Awareness Month

September is Pain Awareness Month

Let’s Rethink How We Understand Pain “Pain is the sensation of threat,” explain David Butler and Lorimer Moseley in Explain Pain. Pain is also the number one reason people seek help from the medical profession. However, pain is not a straightforward indicator of tissue damage, but rather a protective output of the brain—an alarm system meant…

Cupping for Healing and Recovery

Cupping for Healing and Recovery

A Therapeutic Trend in Sports and Manual Therapy If you’ve watched any high-profile sports event, like the Olympics, you’ve likely noticed athletes with circular marks resembling bruises on their skin. These distinctive red circles are not the result of injury, but rather, a form of therapy known as cupping. While this ancient technique has roots…

PT in Hip Surgery Rehab

PT in Hip Surgery Rehab

Hip surgery, whether a replacement, osteotomy, synovectomy, or the placement of a pin or fixator, marks a crucial turning point in an individual’s recovery journey. After such procedures, the role of physical therapy (PT) becomes indispensable, helping patients regain mobility, strength, and a sense of normalcy in their daily lives. Hip Replacement and Osteotomy Recovery…

Knee Rehabilitation after Surgery

Knee Rehabilitation after Surgery

It Starts in Pre-Rehab Whether it’s due to an injury, degenerative condition, or overuse, the decision to undergo knee surgery is never easy. It’s important to understand that the road to full recovery doesn’t end with the surgery—it begins in the rehabilitation room. For some that know about their knee surgery beforehand, the journey to…