By MiKayla Christensen, PT, DPT, MTC, Physical Therapy A growing body of evidence suggests that understanding how our pain systems work is an excellent strategy in managing it. Knowing simple information about how your brain and nerves work can help reduce your chance of developing more chronic pain symptoms. During the #ChoosePT campaign, we’ve shared some...
By MiKayla Christensen, PT, DPT, MTC, Physical Therapy Doctor-prescribed opioids are appropriate in some cases, but they just mask the pain —and opioid risks include depression, overdose, and addiction, plus withdrawal symptoms when stopping use. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention recommend physical therapy as a safe and effective alternative to addictive opioids for...
By MiKayla Christensen, PT, DPT, MTC, Physical Therapy Did you know that physical therapy is a safe and effective alternative to opioids for treatment of chronic pain conditions? The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) uses the month of October to encourage others to learn about the multiple ways physical therapists can help manage pain. As physical therapists,...
The LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD programs are intense physical therapy and speech therapy exercise programs that are proven to help individuals living with Parkinson’s Disease and other neurological disorders. Documented improvements include: Faster walking with bigger steps Improved balance Increased trunk rotation Improved vocal loudness Improvement in vocal quality and ability to communicate Lunch...
By Jessica S., Starbuck The night of June 1st, 2018 was incredible, not only for me and my family, but it got a standing ovation and brought teachers and people in the audience to tears. I walked across the stage at my high school graduation. It was a goal I had been working hard at...
Angela Redepenning, Physical Therapist at Glacial Ridge Health System, is now a CSMT “certified spinal manual therapist.” To attain this certification Angela completed a year of coursework, tests, and hands-on training specifically targeted at evaluation and treatment of the spine. You may be thinking – “What is a spinal ‘manual’ therapist?” This means she has...
