Have you ever used Rest-Ice-Compression-Elevation ( R.I.C.E. ) to treat an injury before? If you answered yes, you’re not alone. R.I.C.E. was coined by Dr. Gabe Mirkin in 1978 as a treatment for athletic injuries, as ice provides great pain relief; it has been a standard treatment for athletic injuries and sore muscles ever since. But it turns out this may not have been the best advice after all, as both ice and complete rest have been proven to delay healing, instead of help

What’s the Difference (and Why You Should Care) If you've ever hobbled into physical therapy with pain and a lot of questions, you’re not...

If you’ve ever dreamt of stepping into a freezer and stepping out feeling brand new… well, that’s basically the idea behind cryotherapy . Used by pro athletes, weekend warriors, and anyone trying to bounce back from a tough workout, cryotherapy is the practice of exposing your body to very cold temperatures (we’re talking sub-zero degrees ) for a few minutes to help kickstart recovery. Sounds a little wild? Maybe. But it works. what actually happens in a cryo session? You st

Golf is a sport that demands precision, control, and repetitive motion. While it may not seem as physically intense as other sports, golfers frequently experience injuries due to overuse, poor mechanics, or lack of proper conditioning. As physical therapists, we understand the importance of movement efficiency, injury prevention, and rehabilitation to keep you playing pain-free for years to come.