Posts by Marilou Manicot
Schroth Method
The Schroth Method is an evidence-based, therapeutic exercise treatment for Scoliosis, a spinal condition characterized by an S or C curvature of the spine in the coronal plane. Schroth has been validated to assist in Scoliosis curve reversal in children, either in concert with bracing or as a standalone treatment, depending on strict criteria. It…
Read MoreTendon Healing Through Exercise
Tendon injuries (the tissue that connects muscle to bone) can be incredibly painful! ‘Tendinopathy’, formerly known as ‘tendinitis’, is the result of degenerative changes in the tendon; mainly due to overuse. For example, if you pick up running as a habit and decide to run for 5 miles without having run for years prior, you…
Read MoreConsidering the Evidence for Injectables in Knee Osteoarthritis
If you are dealing with knee pain due to osteoarthritis, know that you have company. An estimated 45% of people will experience knee pain due to OA at some point in their life. Physical Therapy is a well validated treatment for knee OA as evidenced by more than 50 randomized controlled trials. Perhaps, however, you…
Read More16 Best Shoulder Stretches for Your Tight, Achy Upper Body
9 Best Neck Stretches That’ll Give You Sweet Relief
13 Best Hip Flexor Stretch Recommendations to Release Hip Pain and Tension
A Physical Therapist’s Choke-hold
Manual Medicine Through Occlusion: Healing with your Hands, Fingers, Elbows, Thumbs…
Orafacial / Dentistry Pain
Orofacial physical therapy is a specialized area of physical therapy that focuses on the assessment and treatment of disorders affecting the muscles and functions of the face and mouth. The primary goal of orofacial physical therapy is to address issues related to orofacial muscles, which include the muscles involved in speech, chewing, swallowing, and facial…
Read MorePediatrics Physical Therapy
Our therapists are committed to provide one on one care to early intervention, pre-school aged and school aged children, or “seedlings” as we like to call them in our clinic, that range from 0-18 years. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of therapy in a fun and nurturing environment using creative manual therapy…
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