Core Strength and Club Head Speed How do the best players in the world hit the ball so far? One of the key components of that ability has to do with the core. In this article, I am going to talk about what the core is, how it is used, and how you can work […]
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Buckets of Longevity: from Dr. Brian As a physical therapist, most people come to see me when they are in pain. Patients often turn to physical therapy as a last resort to address a chronic issue or after some terrible injury has upended their lives. In the vast majority of cases, I’m able to help
Orthopedic Physical Therapy Orthopedic physical therapy is the specialty of evaluating the patient’s body and movements. As a physical therapist, my job is to optimize my patients’ body movements. Their movement is typically off-kilter when they come to see me. This can happen for several reasons, but primarily: Let’s take a look at each of
The Benefits of Sports Massage Are you an athlete striving for peak performance, a fitness enthusiast looking to enhance your workouts, or simply someone seeking relief from muscle tension? If so, sports massage therapy might be just what you need to reach your goals and feel your best. In this blog post, we’ll explore the
Balance and the Golf Swing The sport of golf is unique in that it involves one of the most complex movements of the human body. Mastery of the golf swing requires balance, flexibility, strength, power, coordination, rhythm, and stability. When determining the objectivity of these characteristics, we can look at golfers of varying skill levels.
Body Swing Connection The marriage of the golf swing and our body’s capabilities is akin to the differences in snowflakes. Think of Jim Furyk, Matt Wolf, Sergio Garcia, and John Rahm, all very efficient ball strikers, all very different swings, all very different bodies. The Titleist Performance Institute, the organization that has worked with thousands
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, finding moments of tranquility and relaxation has become a rarity. Enter massage therapy, a time-tested practice that offers a myriad of tangible health benefits. From easing muscle tension to promoting mental well-being, the advantages of massage therapy are far-reaching and profound. Join Pinnacle Physical Therapy as we
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Are you looking for a way to relax and rejuvenate your body in Little Rock? Massage therapy can be a great way to reduce stress, improve circulation, and help with pain relief. With so many benefits, massage therapy is becoming increasingly popular as a means of promoting overall wellness. Join Pinnacle Physical Therapy as we
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As the weather begins to warm up, we all feel invigorated to be outside and active. For some of us, that means we will either start walking for exercise or maybe even increase our current walking distance. This time of year, I see patients who ramp up their activity and end up developing knee pain.
If I asked you, “Do you want to avoid having an injury that could severely affect your ability to do the things you enjoy and put you on the fast track for permanent limitations that can affect the rest of your life?” I am assuming that most people would say yes of course! As a
The game of golf has changed. Athletes are coming to the sport with not only their diverse skill set but the knowledge with which to maximize the most of those skills and enhance their ability to play the game of golf. Tiger Woods, Adam Scott, and even athletes as early as Gary Player have revolutionized
How do the best players in the world hit the ball so far? One of the key components of that ability has to do with the core. In this article, Pinnacle Physical Therapy is going to talk about what the core is, how it is used, and how you can work on yours so you
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If you’re a golfer, you know the golf swing is a very complex movement that requires the body to have strength, power, flexibility, balance, mobility, motor control, and stability. What better practitioner to seek treatment from than a Physical Therapist who is TPI Medical II certified? What is TPI? TPI is the world’s premier player
When you come in for an initial assessment, we take your blood pressure, your oxygen saturation, and your pulse. We’ll also scan your feet. Most would argue that a healthy blood pressure is a good thing. We, as a society, are all too familiar with blood pressure’s effect on our heart and the potential for
Sciatica is a condition where a person has radiating pain that goes down the leg often into the foot and ankle. There are many resources to look into the actual problem that is sciatica. There are also ways that you can educate yourself on sciatica treatment. The purpose of this article is to share with
As a Physical Therapist in Little Rock, Arkansas, I find that patients who have knee pain are highly motivated to look for relief. Since the knee is a load-bearing joint, even simple things like getting up out of a chair, climbing stairs, or even walking can be painful and limited. In this guide, I will
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With the cooler weather right around the corner, we all feel invigorated to be outside and active. For some of us, that means we will either start walking for exercise or maybe even increase our current walking distance. This time of year, I see patients who ramp up their activity and end up developing knee
As a Physical Therapist, I find that patients who have knee pain are highly motivated to look for relief. Since the knee is a load-bearing joint, even simple things like getting up out of a chair, climbing stairs, or even walking can be painful and limited. In this guide, I will touch on some of
The sport of golf is very unique in that it involves one of the most complex movements of the human body. Mastery of the golf swing requires balance, flexibility, strength, power, coordination, rhythm, and stability. When determining the objectivity of these characteristics we can look at golfers of varying skill levels. Very proficient golfers have
Did you ever think that your back pain may have something to do with your hips? Well, there is current research that indicates that a thorough assessment of your hip joints can help determine their role in driving your low back pain complaints. As you see in the picture above, there is a principle that
