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Pickleball & Physical Therapy
The Rise of Pickleball and The Role of Physical Therapy in Enhancing Performance and Preventing Injuries.
-Brent Little, DPT; Employee of CPR
Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis. It can be played both indoors and outdoors on a smaller court. Pickleball has gained tremendous popularity in recent years and is currently one the fastest growing sports, particularly among older adults. Its popularity is due to its accessibility, social ...
Posted on 2023-07-17
Sleep for an Active Lifestyle
Importance of Sleep for an Active Lifestyle.
McKenzie Redd, DPT, Certified Pelvic Health Specialist, CPR Employee
When it comes to achieving optimal health and wellness, or recovering from an injury, we often focus on exercise and nutrition. However, one vital aspect that often gets overlooked is sleep. Sleep is essential to our overall well-being, and its impact on physical performance should not be underestimated. Whether its avoiding injury, recovering from an injury, or just trying to...
Posted on 2023-06-15
Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
Pelvic Health Physical Therapy and How it Can Help You..
Abigail Taylor, BS, PTA, Women’s Health specialist, employee of CPR
Physical Therapy is a well known practice that is often utilized as the first defense for non-invasive rehabilitation. Often, traditional physical therapy focuses on the loss of function or pain of the larger extremities such as the shoulder or knee. What is commonly missed when seeking physical therapy is dysfunction related to the pelvis as it can either feel unc...
Posted on 2023-05-02
Ways to Reduce Inflammation
Alternative Ways to Reduce Inflammation.
-By Christy Hall, PTA, CHC, BS; Employee of CPR Physical Therapy+Performance
Do you suffer from swelling in parts of your body due to either a surgery or arthritis? Do you feel like you are elevating as much as possible, and the swelling still persists? Inflammation is defined by the dictionary as “a local response to cellular injury that is marked by capillary dilatation, le...
Posted on 2023-04-04
Why you need a PT on your Healthcare Team
Why You Need a Physical Therapist.
on Your Healthcare Team.
With health in sharp focus as a result of the pandemic, now may be a good time to look at the team of experts you have in place and see if there are any improvements you could make. You probably have a family doctor, dentist, and optometrist. Maybe you have some specialist physicians, a trainer, or a massage therapist. If a physical therapist isn't a part of your healthcare team, you're missing out on taking care of a big part of your...
Posted on 2020-07-07
