Strive Physical Therapy

Our Blogs

Our recent blog posts are based on questions our patients often ask and deliver practical information to help you stay healthy and feel your best!

May 03, 2021

Will COVID-19 Change the Typical PT Patient?

People usually see a physical therapist for pain or loss of function. Think of the person who has ...

April 08, 2021

Physical Therapy & Dance Rehabilitation

We know that dance athletes go through demanding rehearsal schedules, rigorous routines and countles...

March 26, 2021

ASTYM Therapy

The term Astym may be new to you. Astym therapy was designed to help mobilize soft tissues in order ...

March 26, 2021

Insurers Are Moving From

TRICARE has decided to waive the cost-sharing requirement of up to three visits to a physical thera...

March 26, 2021

What is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?

Sure – you may have heard of physical therapy. Someone may come in for a shoulder injury, low bac...

February 23, 2021

ASTYM – Helping Post-Mastectomy

The term Astym may be new to you. Astym therapy was designed to help mobilize soft tissues in order ...

February 01, 2021

TRICARE Thinks PT is so Valuable, They're Covering the Whole Cost!

TRICARE, one of the nation's largest insurers wants their members to get physical therapy for back p...

December 11, 2020

Concussion Therapy – FAQ and First Appointment

A concussion is a functional injury to the brain. It occurs when a traumatic force occurs to the he...

November 30, 2020

When the Weather Gets Cold, Don't Forget to Warm Up!

Colder weather means some changes to how we exercise. Of course it's harder to motivate yourself to ...

November 02, 2020

In Person or Virtual PT? Maybe Both!

Virtual physical therapy has quickly moved from a niche offering to the mainstream. Having more opti...

October 29, 2020

What is Physical Therapy? – FAQs answered by a PT!

October is National Physical Therapy Month Strive Physical Therapy has been operating since 20...

September 30, 2020

5 Reasons You Need a PT to Coordinate Your Fitness Regimen

5 Reasons You Need a PT to Coordinate Your Fitness Regimen Physical therapists aren't just for peop...

September 23, 2020

Aquatic Therapy – Making Waves in PT

We all know that drinking water leads to a healthier life, and we need it to survive. But did you ...

September 10, 2020

Blood Flow Restriction Therapy and How It Benefits You

Blood Flow Restriction Therapy (or BFR) is a rising topic in the physical therapy world – especial...

September 09, 2020

Physical Therapists Adapt to Keep Clinics Safe

While the coronavirus pandemic continues to be front and center in the news and in the thoughts ...

July 29, 2020

Lazy Summer or Deconditioning?

The weather is hot, the gym is closed, and you've been relaxing - enjoying the lazy, hazy days of su...

June 30, 2020

Why You Need a Physical Therapist on Your Healthcare Team

With health in sharp focus as a result of the pandemic, now may be a good time to look at the team o...

May 26, 2020

Get PT First During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Because of the closures of physician's offices, stoppages of elective surgeries, and social distanci...

April 09, 2020

Telehealth May be an Option During COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic seems to have stopped much of the world. Once busy streets and shops are empty...

March 09, 2020

Are Your Workouts Giving You What You Want?

How much thought have you put into the exercises you're going to use for your next workout? Did you ...

January 27, 2020

Start Your Year With an Annual Movement Screen

Start Your Year With an Annual Movement ScreenYour car needs regular maintenance, so you probably ha...

October 15, 2019

3 Ways to Increase Energy While Decreasing Pain

Looking and feeling your best often comes down to energy - So how can you have enough energy to exer...

October 06, 2019

Enhance Your Balance by Strengthening Your Core

Enchance Your Balance by Strengthening Your CoreMany people aren't aware of the connection between c...

October 01, 2019

Using Physical Therapy to Battle the Pain Killer Crisis

While often effective at treating pain, Opioids can be highly addictive, and opioid abuse has become...

August 01, 2019

Do You Know Your Movement Vital Signs?

Most people think of heart rate or blood pressure when they think of vital signs. It is common to us...

June 10, 2019

PT Can Prevent Unnecessary Surgery

Recent research is showing that surgery might not be needed as often as we think. A large review est...

May 15, 2019

Physical Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease

What is Parkinson’s? Parkinson’s affects about a million adults in the United States. It is a p...

May 01, 2019

#ChoosePT for Back Pain

Chances are, you or someone you know has had back pain. Each year 15% of the population has their fi...

April 19, 2019

Physical Therapy and Fall Prevention

Every year one in four people over 65 falls. That means that millions of older adults fall every yea...

April 02, 2019

Life is a Movement Journey, Here’s How PT Can Help

Now that spring has arrived, temperatures are starting to rise in many parts of the country. And tha...

February 06, 2019

What Brings You to Physical Therapy Today?

When you kick off a new project at work, chances are you spend a fair amount of time setting and rev...

November 06, 2018

80% of Americans Experience Back Pain, But 100% of PTs Know How to Prevent It

Got back pain? You’re not alone. Eighty percent of Americans suffer from low back and neck pain at...

October 12, 2018

Telerehab Could Ensure That You’re Completing Your Home Exercises Correctly

Today’s physical therapy was successful by all measures: Your PT spent time listening to your symp...