Pain Relief & First Aid

Traditionally, methods such as icing, elevating the injured limb, and lymphatic massage have been used to manage swelling. However, modern therapeutic techniques are gaining traction among clinicians for their ability to provide longer-lasting relief. One such method is the use of kinesiology tape, a flexible, elastic tape designed to support muscles and joints without restricting movement.

Both pelvic floor physical therapy and dry needling have reached fever pitch in the media as well as in the blogosphere. Both are important in that they are changing the way that we treat and manage a variety of conditions that we have yet to have good answers for.

Curious about the extensive benefits of Red Light Therapy? From reducing chronic pain to supporting mental health, Fringe’s RLT versatility is backed by scientific research. Whether you're looking to enhance recovery from injuries or boost your overall well-being, RLT offers a safe and effective solution.

Migraines affect over one billion people annually, causing pain that should never be considered normal. There are a wide variety of contributors to migraines and a surprising one is temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD).

Following an injury, the road to recovery can be short, easy, long, or arduous. A lot depends on a person’s physical condition, age, and the nature of the injury. However, a good physical therapy regimen can do a person a lot of good.

It’s impossible to list every potential physical therapy tool, but some are more commonly used than others. Here are seven of the best at-home physical therapy tools recommended by Dawn Chambers, PT, DPT to share with your patients for rehabilitation.

The amount of time required before your patients can exercise after breast surgery depends on a variety of factors. This includes the type of breast surgery performed and how carefully post-operative care instructions are followed. Share this guide for working out after breast surgery with your patients to help heal the pectoralis chest muscles and return to the activities they love!

As temperatures rise, people gravitate toward spending more time outdoors. While it is great to get Vitamin D, it can also cause an increased risk for injuries. Prepare for common summer injuries that might cause you to see new patients this summer.

Whether you’re standing for a long period of time, walking around, or doing laborious work or exercise, humans rely on their feet. We may not think about it, but these activities cause our feet a lot of stress, even if we aren’t moving. Because of this, all kinds of injuries can occur. Consider this article your starting block for learning more about your feet, common injuries, and ways to prevent foot pain.