Some knowledge, some opinions, some rants.
Written by the therapists who treat here — on training, rehab and the things people get told that are not true.
Most people arrive having already been told three different things by three different sources. These posts are our therapists answering the questions we actually get asked — what an injury is, why it keeps coming back, what the research says, and what to do on Monday.
Direct Access Physical Therapy: What It Means for You
Direct access lets you see a licensed physical therapist without waiting for a physician referral. Learn how it works, who qualifies and how it speeds recovery.
What Is a DPT? Behind Your Kauno Team's Credentials
Meet the Kauno physical therapy team and learn what it takes to become a licensed physical therapist, what PTs do and when to see one.
PRP Injections in Rehabilitation: What You Need to Know
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections use your body's own healing mechanisms for joint and tendon pain. Here's what the research shows and who may benefit.
Surgery Does Not Make You Stronger: The Tommy John Myth
Surgery can restore damaged tissue, but it doesn't make you stronger. Learn why performance gains after surgery come from better training, not the procedure.
Health Insurance Basics: What You Need to Know
A simple breakdown of deductibles, out-of-pocket maximums, co-pays, co-insurance and allowed amounts, plus what in-network vs. out-of-network really means for you.
How to Speed Up Recovery: Nutrition, Sleep and Habits
Recovery isn’t just rest days and PT. How nutrition, sleep, alcohol and nicotine affect healing, plus simple habits that help your body repair tissue faster.
Confidence in Your Rehab Team
A study of patients with chronic low back pain found that a trusting relationship with their physical therapist predicted better outcomes, whatever the treatment.
Fear of Reinjury: The Psychological Response to Injury
Fear, anxiety, and self-doubt are common after a sports injury and can stall rehab. Seven practical steps to manage fear of reinjury and return to sport with confidence.
Why Oversimplifying Health Topics Leads to Misunderstanding
The California coastline is 840 or 3,427 miles, depending on how you measure. Health works the same way: the more a complex topic is simplified, the less accurate it gets.
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