Among the top challenges faced by senior citizens in our country are maintaining balance, mobility, and preventing conditions like osteoarthritis from compromising the ability to remain active and complete everyday tasks. Of course, the underlying issues here are the desire to remain independent and enjoy a high quality of life. The physical therapist at Therapeutics … Read more
Whether you’re a competitive athlete, a weekend warrior, or simply someone seeking to improve your balance, stability and overall fitness level, don’t overlook the importance of your core muscles! In case you aren’t quite sure what your core muscles are, this refers to the muscles of the lower back, pelvis, hips and stomach (commonly referred … Read more
When you were a kid, did your mother ever remind you not to slouch when you stand and sit? Good posture holds many benefits. But if you have trouble keeping your back in a healthy position, a physical therapist can help set you properly upright. The office of Therapeutics Unlimited treats a wide array of … Read more
One in four adults suffer from chronic knee pain, and it’s no surprise. The knee is one of the largest and most complicated joints in our body, and it is almost constantly pressed into duty, every time we sit down, stand up, walk, run, go up or down stairs, or bend. All that stress and … Read more
When it comes to physical fitness, strength may be the first thing that comes to mind. And of course, there’s real value in building up our muscles through weight training, regular exercise and athletic pursuits. But if those muscles are tight or aren’t engaged properly, they won’t be performing at their peak. That’s why our … Read more
Take a moment to think about how important our shoulders are. They lift and carry our burdens, support our heads, offer a place for our loved ones to cry on, and help us throw a fastball or a football. They are among the most complex and overused joints in our bodies, so it’s no wonder … Read more
Many people may have never heard of the meniscus until they’ve injured one. After all, the meniscus is a rather small, crescent-shaped band of cartilage in the knee, overshadowed by moving parts like the bones and tendons that may be more familiar. But when you have a torn meniscus, the pain can be bad enough … Read more
If your healthcare provider has recommended that you seek physical therapy, there’s a good chance you have some questions about PT. And our fully licensed and accredited physical therapist at Therapeutics Unlimited is more than happy to provide answers! If you haven’t had physical therapy before, we’d like to prepare you for an experience that … Read more
We ask a lot of our elbows. These complex joints formed where the humerus, radius, and ulna bones meet links the shoulder, arm, and hand, allowing us the flexibility to perform a whole range of tasks that involve bending and straightening the arms to help us move and lift things. With all of these repetitive … Read more
How often do you use your hands? Probably every waking hour! Each of these hand-working extremities has 27 bones, 27 joints, 34 muscles, and more than 100 ligaments and tendons. And because your hands are so complicated and intricate, it’s no wonder that one or both can become compromised. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common hand … Read more