At Andersonville Physical Therapy, one of our key treatment goals is to provide understandable feedback specific to our patients’ individual needs. We assess injuries and pain, but also lifestyles, habits,…
On August 16, Governor Bruce Rauner signed a bill into law that allows physical therapists to evaluate and treat patients independently without them having to obtain a referral from a…
Effective exercise programs and results-oriented physical therapy are rooted in functional movement—the real-world biomechanics that allow you to move your body with proper muscle and joint function for effortless, pain-free…
Most of us don’t pay much attention to how we are breathing—after all, it’s just something we can do unconsciously as we move through the world. But with a little…
This month, we are continuing our series on Whole Body Neutral with a look at neutral shoulder and scapula position. You will want to keep this alignment in mind when…
by Patricia Staszak, PT, PYT When it comes to the day-to-day function of our bodies, it’s often the little things that matter most. That’s why at Andersonville Physical Therapy, we…
If you have been to the clinic lately, you may have noticed that we now use tablets to collect outcome measures. This allows us to efficiently record your baseline at…
by Catherine Lewan, PT, DPT, CYT, CPI As a therapist who treats people in pain, I’ve witnessed many who consider pain to be “the enemy.” But the road to recovery…
When it comes to everyday usefulness, few exercises compare to the basic squat. Whether you are working out in a gym or picking something off of the floor, knowing how…
To celebrate her new certification, Pat Staszak, PT will be teaching a four-class Kundalini Yoga series—right here at Andersonville Physical Therapy! Are you new to Kundalini Yoga? Here’s what you…