If you’ve ever gone through traditional physical therapy and were left feeling like just another name on a chart, you’re not alone. So many active adults and athletes don’t realize there’s a better way. One on one physical therapy. It’s personal, focused, and results-driven. At Next Level Physical Therapy, we believe individualized care isn’t just […]
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If you’ve ever had an injury, surgery, or condition that affected how you move or perform daily tasks, you’ve probably heard the terms occupational therapy (OT) and physical therapy (PT). But let’s be honest, unless you’re in the healthcare world, these two can be really easy to mix up. Both OT and PT are essential […]
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Do you ever feel a tingling sensation that starts at the base of your spine and goes down the backs of your legs? It can also get pretty painful, right? This is sciatica. Sciatica is a common yet debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Up to 40% of people deal with sciatica pain […]
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Let’s Talk Knee Pain! So, you’ve been dealing with knee pain for a while? The first step to recovery is understanding what is causing the pain in the first place. Knee pain is a common complaint that affects people of all ages and activity levels. Knee pain affects approximately 25% of adults and causing millions […]
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Author: Dr. Colin Butler, DPT, ATC Hips are not born to be “tight,” but with how often people describe their hips as feeling more like rusty gears than Stretch Armstrong, it is easy to believe they are. The good news is that, for most people, hip mobility issues can be significantly improved by shifting how […]
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Author: Dr. Colin Butler, DPT, ATC (The #1 Most Overlooked Aspect Of Hip Mobility) “My hip flexors are always so tight.” “I always stretch but my hips just feel stiff again later.” “My foam roller is my best friend, why aren’t my hips more flexible?” Stiffness or feelings of tightness around the hips are […]
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Author: Dr. Elyse Dinan, DPT Many people are told that their knee pain, hip pain, or low back pain is caused by weak hips. This conclusion is often made after strength testing shows difficulty activating muscles like the glutes, which play a major role in hip and pelvis stability. The most common solution is […]
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Author: Dr. Ben Fan, DPT, CSCS, CMP Stretching is something most of us do, but have we ever stopped to think about why. Usually the logic is simple. The muscle feels tight, so we stretch it. If a muscle is tight because it is shortened, stretching it to make it longer makes sense. But […]
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Author: Dr. Leor Giladi, CSCS, CF-L2 If you are here to read about your knee, you have come to the wrong place. We are not here to talk about your hips and ankles either. Well, not entirely true. We are really here to talk about your diagnosis: patellofemoral pain syndrome, or PFPS, which typically describes […]
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Author: Dr. Colin Butler, DPT, ATC If you are pushing your limits in strength training and challenging your ability to produce or absorb high levels of force, you are not always going to feel great physically. Exercise is a form of stress on the body. That stress can be positive or negative depending on […]
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