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October is National Physical Therapy Month!This month we celebrate the profession and all the ways physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and PT and PTA students help improve lives across the country.We’re also raising awareness about the many benefits of physical activity and how PTs and PTAs get people moving. What is National Physical Therapy Month?It's an opportunity to raise awareness of the benefits of physical therapy! The CDC recommends physical therapy...

Golf and Low Back Pain -- Dr. Brian Lee, PT, DPTLow back pain is as an extremely common condition, not only to golfers, but to the population as a whole. It is estimated that about 80% of adults experience low back pain at some point.I believe that education is one of the most powerful tools in managing back pain and keeping it from coming back. Understanding your condition and receiving the right information can go a long way in getting you back on the course.Here, I’ve posted some inform...

Reischl Physical Therapy Statement on Racial Justice As healthcare providers, we find it reprehensible when anyone in obvious medical distress is not shown appropriate care to ensure their safety and health.  We at Reischl Physical Therapy wish to express our collective support of the efforts of Black Lives Matter to bring awareness to the ongoing instances of violence, historical disadvantages, and health inequities the Black community faces every day. It is our greatest hope that th...

Classic vs Modern Golf Swing -- Dr. Brian Lee, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, TPI Certified Although each golfer’s swing is unique, there are generally 2 predominant swing patterns that are talked about today: the classic swing and the modern swing. The modern swing evolved from player development, new fitness routines, technological advances in equipment, and the necessity of adapting to more challenging golf courses. The modern golf swing is now the more popular of the two. It is believed th...

Tai Chi Inspired Flow for Better Balance -- By Dr. Ashley Wallace, PT, DPT According to several studies, practicing Tai Chi 3x/week for 12 weeks, may improve your balance, decrease pain, and contribute to improvements in blood pressure.  Tai Chi is a popular martial art, with 5 different styles, from gentle and flowing movements to more advanced poses.  All styles offer challenges to your balance and encourage whole body connectedness.  In some traditional forms, it is tho...