The HARTZ PT Blog

Therapeutic Modalities…it may sound like a term from Star Wars, but believe it or not, this is a medical term.  If you have been to a physical therapist, you may have experienced therapeutic modalities without even knowing it! 

There are 3 types of people who choose a goal from the health & wellness category as a New Year’s resolution: the resolution newbie, the resolution master, & the resolution flunkee. Let’s see which category you most identify with—and how focusing on the right strategy can help you get healthier.

Arthritis is a buzz word coined for joint pain, however rarely is a difference delineated between the two different types of arthritis: Osteoarthritis and Systemic Arthritis. These forms of arthritis stem from different causes and are treated with different approaches.

As a parent, one of our primary concerns is keeping our kids healthy and happy. Surprisingly, there are a few common kid-behaviors that we as parents may often see our kids doing, without even realizing the potential danger.

Unfortunately, during the holidays, we often put aside taking care of ourselves, just like we put aside the fruitcake! Here are three holiday stressors that can be reduced by physical therapy.

Have you ever noticed that grandma or grandpa seem to lose inches as they age and sometimes may seem to have a rounded upper back? Some of this is just the natural aging process, but there are things we can do now to prevent and correct this curving of the spine before it’s too late.

Patellar Femoral Pain Syndrome, otherwise known as PFPS, is common in adolescent athletes especially those who participate in sports year-round.

Yes, I know what you’re thinking, I am blogging about plogging. Well if that rhyme doesn’t convince you of the merits of this new trend, keep reading.

Different industries have different shortcomings and physical therapy care is no different. Here are three key checkpoints to make sure that you are getting the care you deserve at your rehab facility.