Dry Needling as a Physical Therapy Intervention
Neurologic dry needling is a new service we are offering to our patients. You may ask yourself, “What is dry needling?” “Is that the same as acupuncture?” “How does the nervous system contribute to this?”
Winter Running
Does the onset of cold and wet weather seem to derail your running plans? If you are not a gym or treadmill devotee, I have some alternative ideas…
Cross-Training for Fitness & Injury Prevention in Runners
Many of us desire to only participate in the exercise we love. This may be to the exclusion of other beneficial options. The other options may actually be ones that we thought we hated…
Working from Home
If you have had neck pain, back pain, or shoulder pain in the last six months, you are not alone. COVID-19 has changed the way many of us work. The comforts of working at home can be…
The Benefits of Physical Capacity Profile Assessments
Picture this: You own a bakery and your shop is popular enough that you cannot keep up with all the orders by yourself. You need to hire another set of hands. They are a perfect fit, but how do you know they can perform the physical demands of the job?
Running & Joint Health
Runners may hear a phrase in response to their choice of exercise. The phrase typically involves a warning such as “You shouldn’t run, don’t you know that it ruins your knees and hips.” It may be assumed that destruction of the knee and hip refers to arthritis. Arthritis affects joints with symptoms of pain, stiffness, and swelling…
Choosing PT for Osteoarthritis
Exercise has many health benefits, but for people with osteoarthritis exercise is not always the first thing that comes to mind. People who suffer from osteoarthritis often have …
FAQ: Physical Therapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to much uncertainty throughout medical community. Rathjen Physical Therapy is now open for patient care. We are taking added precautions for our patients and staff…