Concussions or mild Traumatic Brain Injuries (mTBI) often go undiagnosed after a concussive event. These events could happen from motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, or any other injuries which lead to direct or indirect blows to the head.   So, what are concussions, and how dangerous are these?   The answer lies in the […]

Restoring Life and Independence Through Occupational Therapy Life shines in the mundane. It consists of countless daily activities that most of us take for granted – buttoning a shirt, preparing a meal, writing a note—and everything that makes us independent functioning humans. However, these can become a task when illness, injury, or developmental challenges arise. […]

  Blood Flood Restriction Therapy is a fantastic research-based modality that allows one to grow muscle size and strength with low-load exercises. It is a great recovery method for post-surgical patients, arthritic patients, muscular disorders, sarcopenia, fractured limbs, chronic pain, muscle atrophy, patients with weight-bearing limitations on limbs, or even cancer patients. Besides, it’s a […]

The process of returning to competitive sport is unfortunately long and frustrating. Physical therapists at Advance Therapy use an evidence-based approach to assist you with your question of “When can I return to play?” How does Advance Therapy help me return to my sport? By using validated and standardized tests to evaluate your progress, determining […]

Long-term discomfort is debilitating and can prevent a person from living a normal life. This discomfort can come from random pains, injuries, car wrecks, and normal aging that results in muscle tightness, tension, and other aching joint pains. With the goal to relieve these types of pain, people often look to find a physical therapist.Physical […]

Falling, or even the fear of falling is a heavy burden on many people and can heavily impede your ability to be fully independent. Additionally, falling can cause significant injury and change your ability to be independent, it can cause further injury, and can prevent you from participating in activities that bring you joy. Advance […]

What is Dry Needling? Dry needling is a treatment carried out by licensed physical therapists who carry additional certifications for this specific procedure. In dry needling therapy sessions, a thin needle is used to penetrate the skin and treat underlying muscular trigger points. Doing this helps the patients in managing their impaired movements and other […]

Aquatic Therapy is a form of physical therapy that takes place in the water. Therapeutic pools are designed to give patients more comfort and accessibility to normal exercises that might not be able to be completed under full impact or weight-bearing methods on land. Aquatic therapy might be beneficial as part of your individualized physical […]