The HARTZ PT Blog

In the fall of 2016, our son sustained a concussion on the football field as the result of a direct hit. While he had been well-coached in how to hit and block properly to avoid injury, there was little that could be done to avoid sustaining a bad hit.

Every summer throughout my entire life I have heard the repetitive warnings that as the heat and humidity increases, there are dangers of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. With those warnings, I tended to shrug them off with the ignorant mindset of “that isn’t going to happen to me.”

Let’s look at some of the common treatments for low back pain and see how they stack up against physical therapy.

Dealing with the pain and limited mobility associated with an injury or illness can be stressful for so many reasons. Luckily, there are some ways that you can gain control over the situation and ensure that you return to the activities you care most about.

Spring cleaning is a great way to recharge and get your house back in order, however organizing closets and cleaning out the basement can create achy, stiff joints, and tight muscles. Here are 10 tips to help you avoid injury while cleaning this spring.

Gait is the medical term for the way you walk and includes not only the mechanics of walking, but the speed as well. But why is gait speed important?

With age, our ability to participate in regular standing exercises can decline and sometimes, just staying on our feet can be challenging enough! However, the good news is, there are other options for those who have difficulty standing or balancing for prolonged periods of time.

This blog is meant to be an introduction to the general options available to give you a starting point for your research if you are approaching the magic Medicare number of 65 years of age.

Falls are a real occurrence and considering your risk for a fall now can save you from one big nightmare later on. In this post, we discuss three main factors that can substantially increase your risk for falls. Assess your risk now and keep a potential fall from happening.

A common form of elbow pain occurs when the muscles on the inside of the elbow (Medial Epicondylitis) or outside of the elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis) become inflamed and irritated.