As 2018 comes to a close, more and more people are realizing the value of taking control of their health care and personal well-being.  In today’s health care environment, we all need to learn how to treat common aches and pains proactively instead of reactively.  We must get to the root of the issue instead of placing a Band-Aid over it.  We must realize that our individual health is our responsibility.  We cannot rely on others to make decisions for us.  Our present health care system in America is not designed to help you optimize your health–that is your job!   

The purpose of The Physical Therapy Advisor is to help people like you to take control of your health and to save money by learning how to safely self-treat and manage common musculoskeletal, neurological, and mobility related conditions safely and effectively.

My Top 3 Most Popular Posts of 2018:

1. Does Kinesiological Tape Really Work? – You will learn what can you use Kinesiological tape for and how exactly it works.  You’ll discover why it’s best used in combination with other interventions (such as manual therapy based techniques and exercise).
2. How to Use an Exercise Ball to Improve Posture and Treat Shoulder, Neck, and Back Pain – Poor posture (due to poor thoracic mobility) and poor scapular muscle strength are often major contributors to neck, shoulder, and upper back pain.  In this video post, I demonstrate how to perform I’s, T’s, and Y’s exercises on an exercise ball in order to address lower and mid trapezius and scapula muscle weakness.
3. How to Prevent Overtraining Syndrome (OTS) – You will discover why Overtraining Syndrome (OTS) not only impedes your immediate performance, but it also substantially increases your risk of injury.  Implement these recommended prevention strategies in order to avoid OTS while keeping your training at a high level.  Also, be sure to check out my book, Preventing and Treating Overtraining Syndrome.

2018 has been an exciting year!  Thank you for supporting The Physical Therapy Advisor!  I look forward to serving you in 2019!  If you have a question that you would like featured in an upcoming blog post, please comment below or submit your question to contact@thePhysicalTherapyAdvisor.com.  In case you haven’t already, be sure to subscribe to my e-mail list and join our community on Facebook by liking The Physical Therapy Advisor!