by Gabrielle Herman, PT, DPT, CMPT Introduction Photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) or low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is the application of laser light to a pathologic tissue or condition by a means of a low-powered laser and/or light emitting diodes. PBMT causes a...

by Sarah Voelkel Feierstein PT, DPT, OCS, CMPT Lumbar Flexion-Based Program Low back pain is the most common condition treated by physical therapists. Research shows that progressive endurance and fitness exercises are helpful to reduce pain and increase function in...

by Gabrielle Herman, PT, DPT, CMPT Introduction Skeletal muscle mass is a crucial factor for health, longevity, and maintaining the ability to complete activities of daily living, ambulate, and avoid falls. Muscle quantity and quality also directly impacts individuals...

by Lisa Jerry, SPT Introduction Lateral ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries for physically active individuals, occurring when the ankle rolls or gives out during activity. An ankle sprain can involve tearing of some or much of the ligament fibers of the...

by Sarah Voelkel Feierstein PT, DPT, OCS, CMPT Introduction For athletes, post-exercise cold therapy is a widely accepted recovery modality to decrease muscle soreness and muscle swelling, and facilitate a speedier recovery. Cold-water immersion (CWI) and partial-body...

by Sarah Voelkel Feierstein PT, DPT, OCS, CMPT Introduction In the days following unaccustomed or intense training or competition, athletes often experience dull, aching pain, stiffness, and loss of muscle strength that can last for up to 5-7 days. This phenomenon is...

by Kayla Coad, PT, DPT Arnica montana is a plant native to the Siberian mountains and Central Europe. This plant has homeopathic uses to treat symptoms caused by many inflammatory conditions. Evidence suggest that Arnica montana could be an alternative to...

by Jeslin Thomas Did you know that two of the most common ankle injuries, specifically for sports, include ankle sprains and ankle fractures? Ankle sprains occur in 600-700 per 100,000 persons, and ankle fractures happen in 107-187 per 100,000 persons per year. After...

by Jeslin Thomas 30% of postmenopausal women in the US were reported to have Osteoporosis, and at least 40% of these women will sustain one or more fractures during their lifetime. That’s a significant number to think about.  Fractures can lead to pain, disability,...

by Jeslin Thomas It’s not as tricky as you may think. If you are curious or have been diagnosed with one of these, the therapists at PT First can help you out! Spondylosis: refers to when you have degenerative osteoarthritis (OA)...