When most people think of physical therapy, they imagine rehab after surgery or recovery from an injury. While that’s certainly one of our specialties, physical therapy is about so much more than getting you back on your feet—it’s about helping you stay on your feet, move better, and live without pain. Here’s why physical therapy shouldContinue Reading »
Are you suffering with lower back pain problems, and finding it’s getting worse once winter is here? Is a combination of the colder weather and overwhelming pain meaning you’re missing out on daily activities? Here are 5 ways to stop lower back pain in winter without relying on painkillers, injections, or risking a dangerous surgery… As the colderContinue Reading »
Have you ever experienced knee pain?- The kind that slows you down in life, shoots when you walk up and down the stairs, hurts every time you bend down, aches when you sit, and just generally leaves you feeling frustrated wondering when it’s finally going to wear off… If that sounds like you, you’re not alone. Painful knees areContinue Reading »
It’s officially summer and one of the best times of the year to get out and enjoy the fresh air and the sights of your town. With more people wanting to explore new places to keep themselves and the kids occupied, we’ve created a list of our favorite beginner walks and our top tips toContinue Reading »
Are you tired of dealing with nagging back pain that just won’t seem to go away? You’re not alone. Back pain is a common issue that affects millions of people worldwide, but the good news is that there are solutions available to help you find relief and get back to doing the things you love. Here are someContinue Reading »
If you’ve NEVER played a round of golf, you’d be forgiven for thinking that there’s not much to it, and that there’s very little chance of you being injured if all you’re doing is a bit of walking and hitting a few balls every once in a while. But that’s not the case.Golfers are one theContinue Reading »
Are you struggling to get to sleep because of hip pain at night? Is it disturbing your sleep so you wake up feeling tired? We talk with patients every day who are struggling with hip pain, and it can affect their everyday activities like cleaning around the house or going to the grocery store. But it doesn’tContinue Reading »
As the the leaves start changing and the cold weather is setting in, arthritis sufferers start to feel increased pain, stiffness, and discomfort. In this blog post, you can discover five effective, drug-free ways to alleviate arthritis pain. Plus, you can learn about how physical therapy is a safe, proven, and fast-acting solution that’s helped many peopleContinue Reading »
October is National Physical Therapy Month, so what better time to talk about the conditions that our therapists treat that you may not be aware of. Here at Functional Advantage we see patients for a variety of different reasons. Some issues people don’t even know physical therapy could help with. I’m sure you are aware ofContinue Reading »
Golf is a popular sport, especially during the summer months, but wrist injuries in golf are common, and they can really wreck your game, leaving you unable to enjoy a round at the weekend with your family and friends.A Common Golf Injury – Wrist ProblemsFor golfers that we see in clinic, wrist injuries are probablyContinue Reading »
