Today we’ll be highlighting another great tool that can be added to your exercise routine: a suspension trainer. Commonly referred to as TRX, the suspension trainer can be a great tool for using your own body weight as resistance. In our PTtip video, Dr. Alex...

We’ve highlighted several great tools to use within your exercise routine such as the foam roller, Theraband Flexbar, and Theraband. Today’s post will highlight other great tools that can be used like a simple tennis ball and the TheraCane that can both aid in...

We hope everyone has been enjoying the summer! It is hard to believe it's already August and the start of a new school year is quickly approaching. Today’s post will highlight a few quick and easy on-the-go exercises for your workout routine! These are great exercises...

Today’s post will highlight exercises that help with releasing the muscles and mobilizing the joints of the thoracic spine and releasing your glute muscles through the use of a foam roller. Although one of our very first PTtip videos here at Physical Therapy First, it...

Now that the weather is finally warm and sunny, it is the perfect time to get active and spend time outdoors! It is prime-time for outdoor activities like playing tennis, fishing, or golfing. Despite being fun, these activities can lead to overuse injuries and...

Leuko-taping, as described in our previous PTtip video,  is a taping technique our therapists use on our patients to relieve pain associated with plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, or shin splints. Specifically, today's post will focus on how to effectively apply...

The summer months are finally here, and baseball season is in full swing! For all the baseball players out there, or for those who enjoy playing catch, today’s post will feature how to test your shoulder range of motion. This can help you determine if you have...

Are you suffering from lower back pain and stiffness? Since many of us have experienced tightness in our lower backs at some point in our lives, it's important to know how to combat it. Have you felt stiffness in your lower back first thing in the morning after waking...

Did you read our last two blog posts featuring desk exercises and seated chair exercises that can be performed anywhere with simply the use of a chair? Today’s post follows up with some hip strengthening exercises that can be performed anywhere! These exercises are...

Our last blog post featured desk exercises for neck tension that can be performed while sitting at your workstation. Today’s post will highlight additional seated chair exercises that can be done right from your desk! These exercises are great  because they only...