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28
SEP
2016

Active Physical Therapy Conference Flyer

Four weeks away! Take a look at the flyer and see the schedule of events for the October 19th conference, along with all the speakers and their topics. fall-2016-seminar-flyer Read More →
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21
SEP
2016

Active Physical Therapy September Newsletter

The September 2016 newsletter is now available! Check out the link below and find out how to help with joint pain, and learn what the strongest muscle in the body is. Also answers to last months “are you smarter than a 5th grader” question. september-newsletter Read More →
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14
SEP
2016

Question of the Week

Our team here at Active Physical Therapy is looking forward to bringing you new content! Any recommendations you have to improve this site are appreciated. Please comment below and send us your feedback. Read More →
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14
SEP
2016

Save the Date Active Physical Therapy Conference

Next month on October 19th we invite you all to our Active Physical Therapy Conference. No RSVP required for this event and free paleo food will be provided for all guests. The conference will begin at 5:00pm on October 19th and will feature a panel of experts. We hope to see you... Read More →
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14
SEP
2016

Active Physical Therapy August 2016 Newsletter

The August 2016 newsletter is now available! Check out the link below and find out what it takes to become a Physical Therapist. Also can you name ten three letter body parts? The answer will be included in September’s newsletter post. ActivePT August Newsletter Read More →
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02
FEB
2013

What is a Doctor of Physical Therapy?

Having been a practicing physical therapist for over six years now, I often get the question “What is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (D.P.T)?” This question comes not only from my patients, but from other medical professionals as well.  The simple answer is “an individual with a... Read More →
17
JAN
2013

Tips for Stretching the Shoulder:

Focus more on lots of repetitions and less force…in other words start gently. Don’t push the stretch into or through the pain barrier. Stretch 3x/day for improvement, stretch 1x/day for maintenance. Use on/off stretching for repetitions (think two sets of 15) rather than the... Read More →
14
NOV
2012

Shoulder Pain and Impingement Syndrome

The pain starts innocently enough.  As you go about engaging in your recreational activities, you begin to notice some minor pain with overhead motions such as throwing a baseball/softball, or during your tennis serve.  Soon, you start to notice pain when reaching up to the top... Read More →