What is Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy? The word “orthopedic” is an area in medicine dealing with bone and muscle disorders. Manual refers to things related to hands. When you put them together, “Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy” (OMPT) means a specialty in...
“A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury…” Listen to the ESPN radio segment “The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper,” with Doctor of Physical Therapy, Matthew Gordon, as they discuss concussion as an injury and basketball. Listen...
“The compression acts almost like an electrical current…” Listen to the ESPN radio segment “The Drive with Lon Tay & Derek Piper,” with Doctor of Physical Therapy, Matthew Gordon, as they discuss a “funny bone” injury....
“There is a concept of use it or lose it that come into play with decreased activity…” Doctor of Physical Therapy, Ben Kim and WDWS radio host, Scott Beatty discuss tips on how to stay active during the winter and the consequences of long-term...
Back and neck problems are so prevalent these days. Chances are, you’re experiencing pain now. If accident or trauma is not a factor, it’s likely the cause of the problem is due to bad posture or habits which lead to a faulty movement pattern. If your work...
Do you often find yourself initially motivated to begin a health or wellness program, but then quickly lose the drive to commit? This can also be made more challenging when having to manage all of the other life’s responsibilities. With that said, committing and...
