By DR. NICOLE CARVILLE - Hampton Physical Therapy Let’s start with what a bunion is! A bunion, also known as hallux valgus, presents as a physical bump on the medial (inner) portion of the first toe. This bump is actually a change in the alignment of the bones to...
Tips
Best Stretches for Swimmers
By KATHERINE YOUNES, DPT Hampton PT A great way to cool off and get some exercise this summer is to jump in a pool or lake. Swimming is a well-rounded workout with many great benefits including improving endurance, burning calories, and is a low impact workout which...
Posture: Why it’s So Important and Tips to Improve It!
by Dr. Katherine Thibault, DPT Proper posture is something most of us struggle with. For as long as I can remember, my mom used to frequently remind me to stand up straight with my shoulders back. As a kid I never understood the importance of good posture. However,...
Manual Therapy Arm Care- A Missing Link in the Youth Baseball Athlete!
By Kate Dulac Serodio, DPT, OCS Recently Powerhouse Sports reached out asking Hampton Physical Therapy to partner with them in caring for their athletes. They have a great Baseball/All athlete training program and work hard to provide the best care for their...
Hiking and Knee Pain ~ How PT Can Help
By Nicole Carville, PT, DPT We are getting close to that time of the year where the nights get colder, the leaves start changing color and pumpkin is everywhere! Right around this time of year, a lot of us also decide to lace up our dusty hiking boots and head to the...
Osteoporosis: Physical Therapy Can Help Prevent or Erase Bone Loss
BY NICOLE CARVILLE, DPT When I meet a new patient as a Physical Therapist, I sit down, start their evaluation by asking about their current condition. Then I review their medical history and medications before we get started. It is important to me to get a solid...
Physical Therapy Helps People with Post Covid-19 Long-Term Effects
BY JESSICA LEBERMAN, DPT The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced the world to the importance of prevention. Mask wearing, social distancing and quarantining have become household norms. Despite efforts, in the United States nearly 30 million people have contracted the...
I have a painful neck and back, should I see a Physical Therapist or go to a chiropractor?
By DYLAN CHISHOLM, DPT Many people at some point in their lifetime will encounter a situation where they experience neck or low back pain. Neck and low back pain can significantly impact quality of life and make activities that were once enjoyable debilitating and...
Go-to Sleep Positions… How to Combat Injuries While Sleeping
Adjust Your Sleep Position For Better Quality Sleep & Life By Kate Dulac Serodio, DPT, OCS As a Physical Therapist, I see a lot of sleeping injuries. Sleeping injuries? Yes, literally sleeping injuries! Injuries that occur while you’re sound asleep or are a result...
Is losing your balance normal as you age?
By ALLISON GARVIN, DPT At some point we start to notice things are not quite as easy as they used to be. Reactions feel slower, standing on one foot feels like an acrobatic trick, and changing positions requires a moment to regain our orientation. There are multiple...
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