When looking for a physical therapy doctorate program, it can be challenging to narrow down your options. You must consider the program’s cost, location, credentials, and other factors. With so many choices of well-ranked schools in our state, how do you decide which one to attend to start your physical therapy career?

March Madness is a thrilling time for basketball fans everywhere, but it can also be a dangerous time for players. Each year, teams of athletes compete for the championship, often pushing their bodies to the limit. Unfortunately, this can lead to serious basketball injuries. While some injuries can be debilitating and even career-ending, some can be prevented and heal quickly with the right treatment. Physical therapy, for example, can be great for injury rehab - our team at EW Motion Therapy focuses on sport-specific programming to get our athletes back in the game. Even if you decide our services do not fit your needs, we still want to discuss the top 5 basketball injuries related to March Madness and how to prevent them.

Physical therapists are healthcare professionals who work with patients to improve their physical function and mobility. They help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities to regain movement, manage pain, and improve their overall quality of life. But the word “therapist” is in their job title for a reason: an element of personal connection is involved in the profession. To be a successful physical therapist, one must possess several key personality traits. Our physical therapists at EW Motion Therapy prioritize patient connections, especially in their evaluation, so our patients feel seen and heard from day one. Even if you decide our services do not fit your needs, read on for our discussion of the top 8 personality characteristics a physical therapist needs to have.

TRX suspension training is an effective, accessible, and versatile exercise program that provides many benefits for people of all fitness levels. TRX suspension training is a great way to build strength, improve mobility, increase cardiovascular endurance, and develop core stability by utilizing adjustable straps and bodyweight exercises. It is a great way to get a full-body workout quickly, but it's also low-impact, and you can do it almost anywhere. Read on to learn more about:

Think about the last time you were asked to touch your toes. You could probably do it easily when you were a kid, right? That may not be the case if you stopped reading this, stood up, and tried it. You would probably describe the ability to touch your toes as “flexibility,” but you may also use the term “mobility.” While you may have used these terms equally in the past, in reality, they are two different things. So what makes flexibility and mobility different? And why is it so easy to get those terms confused?

We’ve all heard the “snap, crackle, pop” from the Rice Krispies commercial, but it can often be alarming to hear that sound from your body. Your ankles may pop when you get out of bed in the morning, or you may develop a habit of cracking your knuckles. But what effect does that have on your joints? Are the horror stories true - will you incur permanent damage over time?

Inflammation is perfectly normal and essential to the healing process. You could be fighting off an illness or infection, or you could be healing a wound. But if you continue to have increased inflammation after the initial healing, that could indicate a more complicated issue. So what do you do? How can you decrease inflammation?

Our shoulders are an essential part of our daily movement. They connect our arms to our torso and help them stay in place, whether we do push-ups or reach for a cup on a high shelf. So when one of our shoulders begins to feel stiff and is not functioning correctly, it can be frustrating when we have to limit our movement. How can you ensure your shoulder functions properly again?

You probably have many questions when you’re diagnosed with a herniated disc. Do you need surgery? How will this affect your daily life? Your pain level can vary, but any pain can be a barrier to doing your favorite activities.

If you have started physical therapy, you are probably learning a lot of new terms. It can be challenging to keep up with sometimes, especially with phrases like “functional movement.” What does that mean? And what does it have to do with you?