Summer is almost here, and that means it’s time for us to get outside and enjoy all the beautiful weather Minnesota has to offer. So whether you’re
Tips for Speeding Up Your Surgery Recovery
Recovering from surgery takes time. Your body needs to heal from the surgical trauma and get used to any new changes. But you can do more than just
Physical Therapy Protocol After Spine Fusion Surgery
As we’ve discussed previously on this site, physical therapy can be an incredibly effective treatment tool after a surgical procedure. In this
Is My Physical Therapy Recovery Normal?
Many patients who have just had surgery or sustained an injury wonder if their recovery is “normal.” Because every patient is different, it can be
Why You Need to be Drinking Water Every Day
We're often told we need to be drinking water every day, but we aren't really told why. I have found this infographic (originally found
Awareness & Exercise Come Together For Breast Cancer in October
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and according to the American Cancer Society, approximately 1 in 8 women will develop invasive
Dynamic Balance in Athletics
Balance has always been considered an important component of post injury or surgical recovery, and it is frequently used as one of the criteria for
The Importance of Drinking Water
Bringing you answers to questions that have been submitted to our inbox, as well as other interesting Physical Therapy or Healthcare Trivia. 1) I
Lateral Elbow Pain – An Overview of Treatment and Recovery
Lateral epicondylitis, “tennis elbow” is by far the most common upper extremity injury noted in the recreational tennis population and comprises up to
