Comprehensive Physical Therapy Treatment for Bell’s Palsy: The Role of Dry Needling, Electrical Stimulation, Facial Massage, and Exercises Bell's palsy is a condition that can strike suddenly, causing facial weakness or paralysis, typically on one side of the face. It results from inflammation or compression of the facial nerve, and though the exact cause is [...]
Physical Therapy for Senior Health Combating Weakness to maintain health and independence. As we age, maintaining physical health becomes increasingly critical. One of the top reasons for nursing home admission is muscle weakness, which significantly impacts seniors' ability to live independently. Physical therapy offers a powerful solution to this problem, helping older adults [...]
The Benefits of Foam Rolling in Physical Therapy At Lanier Therapy in Motion, we continually seek effective methods to enhance your physical therapy experience and outcomes. One such tool that has become an integral part of our practice is the foam roller. Whether you're an athlete, recovering from an injury, or managing chronic pain, [...]
Enhancing Recovery and Strength with Blood Flow Restriction Training Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training is revolutionizing physical therapy, offering significant benefits for both prehabilitation and rehabilitation. This innovative technique involves applying a specialized cuff or band to the proximal part of a limb to partially restrict blood flow. By doing so, BFR allows patients [...]
The Power of Prehab: Preparing for Your Knee or Hip Replacement Surgery Undergoing a knee or hip replacement can be a daunting prospect, but preparing your body through prehabilitation (prehab) can make a significant difference. Prehab is designed to get you into the best possible shape prior to surgery, ensuring a smoother recovery and [...]
Effective Physical Therapy Techniques for Morton’s Neuroma Morton's neuroma is a painful condition characterized by thickening of the tissue around the nerves leading to the toes, typically between the third and fourth toes. This can cause significant discomfort, affecting your daily activities and quality of life. Fortunately, physical therapy offers several effective techniques to [...]
Strengthen Your Core: Conquering Chronic Low Back Pain with the Physioball Chronic low back pain can be a debilitating condition that affects every aspect of life. From sitting at your desk to picking up groceries, the discomfort can be constant. However, strengthening your core muscles is a proven method to alleviate this pain. One [...]
Hopping Back to Health: How the Easter Bunny Overcame Jumper’s Knee This year, apparently toward the end of his annual egg deliver, the Easter Bunny faced an unexpected challenge: a case of jumper’s knee. Known for his legendary hopping abilities, this setback threatened the joyous tradition of delivering Easter eggs worldwide. This is the [...]
The Power of Touch: How Manual Therapy Can Ease Your Low Back Pain Low back pain is a common affliction that can disrupt daily life, making even simple tasks feel daunting. Whether it's a result of poor posture, an injury, or chronic conditions, finding relief is often a priority for those suffering. That's where [...]
Unraveling the Benefits of ASTYM Therapy for Soft Tissue Injuries Soft tissue injuries are not just painful; they can also significantly impede our daily activities and athletic endeavors. Traditional treatments often focus on symptom relief without addressing the root cause of the problem. Enter ASTYM therapy, a cutting-edge rehabilitation technique that is gaining traction [...]
