Direct AccessJul 03, 2019The Law Did you know that you can be seen by a physical therapist as your first line of care without being referred by a physician? In the state of Georgia, Direct Access was passed in 2006 and revised in 2015.Continue reading →
Dry Needling: Indications & TreatmentJul 03, 2019How it Works Dry needling has been defined in narrow and incomplete perspectives to broad and comprehensive terms by varying sources.1 Dry needling in a broader view is defined as the insertion of monofilament needles without injectate into muscles...Continue reading →
Humanitarian Aide To HaitiJul 03, 2019Breaking News I remember hearing the breaking news of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. The news of the catastrophic injuries and fatalities was heart wrenching. Soon thereafter a number of agencies from around the globe entered the country to render aide.Continue reading →
Childhood ObesityJul 02, 2019Our Children As I contemplated on what area I should concentrate on for this blog, I thought about who we have the greatest opportunity to influence and thus impart change that can bring about a healthier tomorrow.Continue reading →
Low Back PainJul 02, 2019PROBLEM Eighty percent of the adult population is affected by low back pain (LBP) at some point in life and 1 out of 2 adults will experience LBP each year.1-3 In the United States, LBP is the second leading cause for medical consultation....Continue reading →