Pelvic floor conditions are rarely discussed openly in our society, which can leave many patients who suffer from pelvic floor dysfunction feeling alone dealing with their symptoms. Searching the internet…
Written by Pay Staszak We are heading into the cold and dark of winter with the virus surging across the county. All of us need to continue following coronavirus safety…
Winter is setting in and we may be in for a rough time with the recent coronavirus surge. It is more important than ever to take care of ourselves. A…
Do not worry if you are a new mom or pregnant woman reading this title. Your pregnancy will end after the third trimester and you will finally meet your bundle…
New studies find patient education combined with physical therapy results in decreases in healthcare costs and opioid dependence. National surveys have found that chronic pain—defined as pain lasting longer than…
Look around these days, and you’ll find people, young and old, mesmerized by smartphones and computer screens. It seems that everyone is spending time looking down and tapping away at…
By Patricia Staszak, PT With so many of us settled into working or schooling at home, we thought it would be a good idea to give some practical advice about…
By Pat Staszak, PT This is the 3rd article in what turns out to be a series of blog posts about the use and efficacy of wearing masks to control…
Riding a bike isn’t just good exercise. It’s good for your soul, it’s good for your wallet, and it’s good for the environment. It is also easier on our joints…
By Pat Staszak, PT Illinois and Chicago are about a month into phase 4 of the reopening plan. We currently have one of the lower coronavirus growth rates in the…