Dry Needling 101: Does This Popular Treatment Actually Work?
You might expect that dry needling is an offshoot of acupuncture – the ancient eastern treatment that also uses non-medicated needles for pain relief. But the
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Author: Dr. Jacob Forsythe, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT
Weights and Needles: 4 Ways Physical Therapy Evolved This Century
Physical therapy evolved over the past few decades. Younger physios are a new breed, armed with free weights and dry needles. They know which treatments work (and which
How Failing Physical Therapy (3 Times) Changed My Life
I failed rehab three times in a row. Most physical therapists join the profession because they had a fabulous PT experience in their childhood or
The Problem with Stretching (and What to Do Instead)
Stretching out your hamstrings won’t prevent injury. But I’ll tell you what will prevent injury. The problem with stretching is that it doesn’t do what
The Problem with the 10,000 Steps Rule
Sedentary lifestyles are the new norm. Blame it on social media, TV, smartphones, streaming entertainment or desk jobs. Modern society makes movement optional. And it’s killing
Is Running Bad for Your Knees?
Running has a bizarre reputation. On one hand, many people think that running is bad for your knees and hard on the rest of your body. Clients
Neck Pain Treatment for 4 Types of Pain (Proven Practices)
Worldwide, more people experience neck pain than use a toothbrush. Neck pain plagues 70% of adults during their lifetime, while global toothbrush use is estimated at
5 Foolproof Strategies for Fitness Success in 2025 (According to a PT)
The New Year always inspires fresh aspirations of fitness success – more muscle, less fat, better endurance. Unfortunately, many resolutioners go too hard out of
RICE is Wrong: Injuries Need PEACE & LOVE Instead
What’s your 1st move when you sprain your ankle, pull your hamstring or sustain a back injury? Probably pop a few anti-inflammatories and grab an ice pack.
Rarefied Air: How to Meet Physical Activity Guidelines and Join the Elite 23%
I come from a competitive family. When we’re together, we meet physical activity guidelines like we suffer injuries – by accident. Backyard football games end