Great Moves Physical Therapy Blog: News, Info & Tips

Ever wonder what physical therapists use for diagnostic testing? Keep reading. Physical therapists use diagnostics much the same as doctors to evaluate conditions. However, a physical therapist doesn’t do the actual screening. That’s typically done by a radiologist – a doctor who specializes in medical imaging or radiology. But a physical therapist can use an […]

Every so often, I get that question, “What do you think about CrossFit?” This is the time of year that it comes up more than usual, so here’s what I think. I think CrossFit has some great things going for it. It uses a big variety of movements, and very few machines. Both the intensity of […]

We have discussed how being barefoot can be a benefit, but why is there so much controversy? The reality is that a lot of people who switch to barefoot shoes do have increased pain and injury. Before you can make a decision about when or if to switch to barefoot or to using more minimal […]

As discussed in the last post, there is a lot of controversy about barefoot walking and running. There is no question, however, that some people really enjoy it and feel that they have seen a number of benefits. Let’s take a closer look at some of the benefits of being barefoot. 1) Increased sensory input. […]

I think by now most of us have heard either a little or a lot about walking or running barefoot, or using “barefoot shoes”. (By the way, this is a phrase that drives me crazy; once you are wearing shoes, you are no longer barefoot!) I know that as a physical therapist, I get asked […]

Whether you bike, hike, golf, or play in a summer sports league – just moving means a lot. There’s no shortage of evidence supporting the importance of exercise in prevention and treatment for arthritis, low back pain, and a host of other common conditions.  And with Millennials expected to face increased risks of disability, exercise […]