5 Essential Knee Stretches to Enhance Your Joint Mobility
Knee pain has a way of creeping into the lives of active adults, particularly those in their golden years between 50 and 65. It’s not just a physical hurdle—it’s an emotional one, too. You’re accustomed to the freedom of movement, the ease of climbing stairs, and the joy of a good hike. But when knee…
Expert Insights: 4 Effective Alternatives for Knee Arthritis Pain Management
Dealing with Arthritis, especially in the knees, is a common challenge for many older adults. There are 2 Types of Knee Arthritis we’ll discuss and explore treatment options that don’t include pain pills, steroid injections, or surgery. I. Understanding Knee Arthritis: There are two main types of Knee Arthritis – Inflammatory and Degenerative Inflammatory…
Regenerative Therapy: Explore the Top 5 Benefits of Our Services
Unlock the transformative benefits of our advanced regenerative services. Last November 17th 2023, we had our Patient Appreciation Event where we gave out free trial treatments of shockwave, EMTT, Red Light, PEMF, and assisted stretch. The only way to know if these treatments are right for them is to give them a try. If you’ve…
Combined Therapy: An Effective Approach For Accelerated Recovery
My mission in opening Preferred Physical Therapy was to help people make better decisions about their health so they can have joy in their journey by avoiding a reliance on pills, injections, and avoiding surgery. To do this, I’ve been dedicated to learning the techniques and skills necessary as a physical therapist to give my…
13 Ways To Relieve Ache and Pain
What can you do when you feel ache and pain in your body? Over my 13-year career as a PT, treating thousands of patients over the age of 50, you can imagine how many conversations I’ve had with patients about their aches and pain. One conversation that comes up very regularly is when a…
Osteoarthritis and How It Affects Your Flexibility After 50
The Sneaky Culprit Behind Joint Stiffness: Osteoarthritis and How It Affects Your Flexibility After 50 As a physical therapist who’s all about helping people over 40 stay active and independent, I’d like to talk about a topic that often sneaks up on us as we age and forces many people to think “There’s nothing you…
3 Common Mistakes That Make Your Knee Pain Worse
There are lots of things that you can do to relieve knee pain, but it’s also important to identify the mistakes you are doing (often on a daily basis) which make your knee pain worse. At our clinic in Glendale and Peoria, many people visit us with knee pain, and these are 3 of the…
Am I Getting Knee Pain From Walking Too Much?
If you’re worried about whether walking is bad for your knees, and unsure whether too much walking is causing your knee pain, this blog answers all of your questions! Walking is a really enjoyable way to stay fit and healthy for many – whether that’s walking the dogs, taking long hikes at the weekend, or…
Don’t get Caught in Tendon-Confusion! The Difference Between Tendonitis and Tendonosis Explained
Many have either suffered from tendinitis or at least heard of it. But have you ever heard of TENDINOSIS? If you’ve ever suffered from tendonitis – then you know that it can last anywhere from a few weeks to several months! What is the difference between Tendonitis and Tendonosis? Tendonitis is an acute, short-term, inflammatory…
Should I Exercise with Bone-On-Bone Knee Pain? Your Questions Answered!
Have you been told your knee(s) are bone-on-bone causing knee pain and there’s nothing you can do to fix it? I’ve heard that before. Bone-on-bone knee pain is common and scary. Recently, a patient clicked on our Facebook ad for looking for treatment for her knee pain. It has been going on for years…
