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With Pickleball Injuries on the Rise, This Is What You Can Do To Stay Safe
Although pickleball has been around since 1965, when then-Washington Congressman Joel Pritchard invented the game out of boredom, it was only recently that the sport became a household name. It was the perfect sport for the COVID-19 era; Individual players stood on...
Physical Therapy After a Spinal Cord Injury?
As of 2021, the NSCISC estimates that approximately 296,000 individuals in the U.S. live with a spinal cord injury. Navigating the complexities of spinal cord injuries can be daunting, especially when they can leave life-altering injuries. This leaves many wondering...
Physical Therapy for Accident Injuries: What You Need to Know
A total of 5,250,837 collisions happen over the course of a single year. Car accidents can lead to debilitating injuries that require extensive rehabilitation. In such cases, physical therapy becomes an essential component in helping individuals recover and regain...
5 Physical Therapy Tips to Improve Recovery Time
The journey to recovery looks different for everyone going through physical therapy. The average recovery time for someone in rehab undergoing physical therapy can take anywhere from six to eight weeks. However, that number can be lower or higher depending on...
Does Medicare Pay for Physical Therapy?
Medicare does cover physical therapy deemed necessary to treat injuries and illnesses, such as chronic conditions or fall recoveries. Additionally, Medicare covers occupational therapy, which includes therapy for daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and...
Does Physical Therapy Help With Arthritis?
You may already know physical therapy can help those recovering from a major accident (like a car accident) or a sports-related injury. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the applications for physical therapy. This unique, hands-on approach to...
7 Benefits of Physical Therapy
Even if you’ve never received physical therapy, you probably have a good idea as to how it works. Through a series of specific stretches and exercises, a physical therapist helps their patient recover from an injury to find relief from pain and even improved...
Is Physical Therapy Safe?
Physical therapy is a common form of healthcare that is effective for treating a range of injuries and ailments. With a series of hands-on stretches and exercises, physical therapy can help patients recover from injuries and maintain an active, healthy body. But if...
Are Physical Therapists Doctors?
Physical therapy is a safe and holistic approach to healthcare that can be effective for many different types of patients. However, if you’ve never taken part in physical therapy, you’re bound to have a lot of questions. One of the most common questions focuses on the...
How Does Dry Needling Work?
When visiting a Denver physical therapy clinic, dry needling therapy may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But even if you’ve never heard of this type of therapy, it may be beneficial in treating an existing health problem. Dry needling uses thin needles to...
How Does Physical Therapy Help with Post-Surgical Rehabilitation?
Following a surgery, you’re bound to be anxious to get back to the activities and lifestyle you love. But it’s important to remember that while you may be mentally ready to get back to action, your body may need more time to heal and successfully recover. In this...
What are the Benefits of Kinesio Taping?
Developed in the 1970s by Dr. Kenso Kase, a noted Japanese chiropractor, Kinesio taping has become a popular and effective method for providing support and reducing pain and inflammation while not limiting movement and activity. That’s why Kinesio taping is commonly...
5 Common Sports Injuries – And How Physical Therapy Can Help
Whether you’re a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, you understand how important it is to stay in peak physical shape to pursue the activities you love. But no matter your sport or activity of choice, there’s always the potential for a sports-related injuries....
What is Vestibular Rehabilitation?
Did you know a Denver physical therapist can help with dizziness? Each year, over 10 million patients visit their doctor due to dizziness concerns. While more common for older patients, dizziness can affect people of any age and may be a symptom of serious health...
Is Physical Therapy Worth It?
If you’re recovering from an injury, accident, or major surgery, physical therapy can be an effective form of treatment. Physical therapy aims to evaluate and treat injuries or ailments to the body that are caused by injury, disability, disease, or a health condition....
Is Physical Therapy Covered by Insurance?
Physical therapy is a holistic, non-invasive approach to treating musculoskeletal injuries. Working with an experienced physical therapist can help individuals recover from injuries, surgeries, or a wide range of accidents. However, if you’ve never received this type...
What to Wear to Physical Therapy & Answers to Other Common Physical Therapy Questions
Physical therapy is a unique approach to treatment. As such, it’s common for patients to have a lot of questions before they begin their first Denver physical therapy session. In this blog, we’re reviewing some of the most common questions that first-time physical...
Is Physical Therapy Safe for Older Patients?
Compared to other types of care, physical therapy features a more hands-on approach to restoring your health and fitness. Physical therapy involves a series of exercises and stretches designed to address the patient’s unique needs so they can find relief from...
4 Benefits of Dry Needling
When visiting a Denver physical therapy office, patients often are surprised to learn that there are many different types of therapy available. In addition to general physical therapy, physical therapy offices often offer specific treatment for sports injuries,...
Who Could Benefit From Physical Therapy?
Many people may believe that only professional athletes or those experiencing major injuries would benefit from receiving physical therapy. While this is true, that’s only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the types of patients who can benefit from this type of care.
How Does Physical Therapy Treat Sports Injuries?
Whether it’s playing basketball, soccer, baseball, or simply enjoying a jog, sports and physical activities are an amazing part of life. Playing sports can help you stay fit, boost your mood, and help you connect with others. However, no matter how careful or skilled...
How Long Does Physical Therapy Take?
Recovery from a serious injury, accident, or disease takes time. While we all want quick recoveries so we can get back to the activities and lifestyle we love as soon as possible, real and long-lasting recovery from a serious injury takes time. As you undergo treatment for an injury or ailment, patience is a key virtue.
Schedule Your Physical Therapy Appointment Today
Don’t wait any longer. Get started today with your recovery today by scheduling your physical therapy appointment with Total PT. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is available daily throughout the week to offer you support and information about our services.
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