What’s Blood Flow Restriction? New PT Technique Strengthens Muscles with Lighter Loads
After an injury or surgery, patients are often anxious to work on strengthening – so they can get back to normal. But they have to wait because injured...
4 Ways to Manage Chronic Pain
Hi, I am Brant Loose from CHI Health St. Mary in the physical therapy department, and today I really want to dive into chronic pain and some of...
Physical Therapy for Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Pelvic floor disorders are extremely common and underreported, affecting at least 25% of women nationwide (1). Pelvic floor dysfunction includes urinary incontinence, frequency and urgency, pelvic pain, dyspareunia,...
Functional Dry Needling – How it Can Help Treat Low Back Pain
At CHI Health St. Mary’s we use a multitude of therapy interventions in the treatment of low back pain. In addition to the normal joint mobilization and corrective...