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 the amount of frequency that people lambast about feeling like their hips have more in common with rusty gears than Stretch Armstrong I can see how you think they might. I’m here to tell you that, for the most part, […]
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Author: Dr. Colin Butler, DPT, ATC “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 one of the most frequently described problems that […]
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Author: Dr. Elyse Dinan, DPT Many people are told that their knee pain, hip pain, or low back pain is due to weakness in their hips. This is often determined after strength tests show weakness in the ability to use muscles like your glutes, which are important for hip and pelvis stability. The fix […]
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Author: Dr. Ben Fan, DPT, CSCS, CMP Stretching is something a lot of us do, but have we ever thought about why? Of course we have. The muscle is tight, so to fix it we stretch it. That makes sense, if the only reason why a muscle is “tight” or “restricted” is because it […]
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Author: Dr. Leor Giladi, CSCS, CF-L2 If you’re here to read about your knee, you’ve come to the wrong place. We’re not here to talk about your hips and ankles either. Ok, that’s not ENTIRELY true, but we’re here mostly to talk about your diagnosis; patellofemoral pain syndrome, or PFPS for short, which typically describes […]
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Author: Dr. Colin Butler, DPT, ATC If you’re going to be pushing the envelope on strength training and challenging your limits to produce force or handle a substantial amount of exercise involving a high amount of force, you’re not always going to be feeling great physically. Exercise is a stress on the body. Stress […]
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