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  • Benefits of Physical Therapy

    Benefits of Physical Therapy

    November 14, 2023

    Outpatient physical therapy is a form of rehabilitation that takes place outside of a hospital or medical facility. Instead, patients visit a physical therapy clinic or office to receive treatment for a wide range of conditions and injuries. There are many benefits to physical therapy, including: Convenient Location: We have 22 locations around the West […]

  • Why choose PT first?

    Why choose PT first?

    November 30, 2021

    Why a PT Should Be Your Go-to Musculoskeletal Provider Physical therapists are some of the most skilled providers when it comes to musculoskeletal diagnosis and treatment. We truly are musculoskeletal specialists. Physical therapy is a doctoral degree now, and we get an extensive amount of education in school. We are also required to stay up […]

  • Chronic Pain

    Chronic Pain

    October 27, 2021

    What is nociception? Do I have pain receptors? Why do I hurt? Why is my body producing so much pain? These are all complex questions that have some answers rooted in the word nociception. Nociception’s relationship to pain production is not always straightforward, so let’s unpack some of its complexities. “Nociception is the process by […]

  • Elbow Injuries in Throwing Athletes

    Elbow Injuries in Throwing Athletes

    October 15, 2021

    Elbow Injuries in the Throwing Athlete: What You Need to Know Over the years, we have begun to set aside more and more time for sports. With many opportunities to play indoors during the off-season, young throwing athletes spend less time resting their arms after a long season and more time playing year-round in travel […]