The HARTZ PT Blog

Physical therapy is an important part of recovery from a stroke that aims to help stroke survivors regain their functional mobility and independence.

Written by Lauren Wills, DPT

Aquatic therapy is traditionally known for treating orthopedic conditions such as traumatic injuries, post-surgical recovery, sports injuries, and chronic pain, but for those suffering with long-term covid aquatic therapy may also be the solution to the problem.

Written by Jennifer Graham, DPT, GCS

Exercise is safe during pregnancy and if you've been active in the months leading up to your pregnancy, it is safe to continue unless you are told not to by your physician.

Written by Greta Myers, DPT, NCS, CSRS, PWR! Moves Therapy & Certified Stroke Rehab Specialist

To celebrate Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month our neurological physical therapist Greta Myers chronicles her patient Paul's progress.

Written by Greta Myers, DPT, NCS, CSRS, PWR! Moves Therapy & Certified Stroke Rehab Specialist

Multiple Sclerosis can affect people differently including fatigue, walking, balance, tightness, and weakness. Physical therapy can help with each of these symptoms.

Written by Daulton Rutter, DPT, OCS, CVT, Clinic Director

With spring training starting, now is the time to get your body ready! 

Written by David Snyder, DPT, CSCS

With spring training starting, now is the time to get your body ready! 

Warm ups are always important. They gradually raise your heart rate, and get you breathing a little faster. This sends more oxygen, energy, and nutrients to your heart, lungs, and muscles so they can perform at their best.

Written by Greta Myers, DPT, NCS, CSRS, PWR! Moves Therapy & Certified Stroke Rehab Specialist

In the United States, more than 795,000 people have a stroke every year.1 The medical term for stroke is a cerebrovascular accident (CVA): -        Cerebro: Affecting the brain -        Vascular: Related to blood vessels -        Accident: Something unexpected / not intended