By Julie Gardner for ATI Physical Therapy There’s a frigid four-letter word many don’t like to hear this time of year – SNOW! We have no way of knowing whether we’re getting a little, or a lot this winter. However, the therapists at ATI Physical Therapy know for sure that there are several things you…
With January 1st behind us, our New Year’s Resolutions are in full swing. How is your resolution going? We all start the year with the best intentions. We tell ourselves that this year will be different than last year. Our resolutions are going to stick and we’re really going to better ourselves in some way….
When you hear the words “strength training,” what comes to mind? Is it body building, bicep muscles as big as your head and heavy weights? Or maybe it’s something that only athletes need? The time has come to change those thoughts! While it can definitely mean all of those things, it can also mean a…
What Is Aquatic Therapy? For patients who are in pain and are weakened due to an injury or disability, aquatic therapy may offer the perfect solution to begin treatment. The natural buoyancy of water reduces the stress on the body and helps patients exercise easier with less pain. Plus, the natural pressure of water reduces…
Patrick Boettger is on active duty with the United States Navy in the country of Behrain. While on a run in the middle of the desert, Patrick jumped off a two foot cliff and injured his ankle. With limited medical personnel on his base, Patrick had to endure pain for over three months before returning…