Does Heat Therapy Really Work? (Physical Therapist Certified)
“Put a hot pack on it.” It’s common advice for aches and pains. But does heat therapy really work? Here’s what the science says: Heat
Author: Dr. Jacob Forsythe, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT
Debunking 7 Controversial Physical Therapy Myths
Let’s debunk 7 common physical therapy myths that I encounter in my PT practice. Starting with the biggest myth about ice… 1) Muscle Injuries Need
3 Amazing Mobility Drills for Travel (According to a Physical Therapist)
Necessity inspired me to create this 3-move sequence of mobility drills for travel. I drove almost 3,000 miles on a recent summer vacation to visit
3 Times When Stretching Actually Works (And a Superior Alternative)
If you’ve been reading Facts & Physio for a while, you know that I’m not a fan of static stretching. Despite its popularity, static stretching is
Unlock Tight Muscles with 7 Proven Pain Relief Strategies
Tight muscles happen. They stem from postural stress – like a long week at the office. Or physical stress – like a long week of pickleball matches. Or psychological stress –
DPT Reveals The Greatest Back Pain Exercise (And The Worst Ones)
Everybody hurts sometimes…because of back pain. This article answers the critical question, “What’s the best back pain exercise?“ Low back pain is a bigger headache than,
Ranking Physical Therapy Treatments (from Worthless to Elite)
All physical therapy treatments are not created equal. Here’s your evidence-based guide to ranking physical therapy treatments – so you know what actually works, and
Tendon Pain 101: A Roadmap for Healthy Tendons
This article is a quick guide to what you need to know to overcome tendon pain and enjoy healthy, pain-free tendons. Tendons 101 Tendons attach muscles
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
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