Kinesis Physical Therapy

If you are a healthy individual, physical therapists educate, consult, and work with clients to improve their health and performance. This is commonly a service not covered by insurance. Doctors of Physical Therapy are licensed to provide physical therapy services and have extensive training in the basic sciences, clinical reasoning, medical screening, motor control, biomechanics, kinesiology, health, and wellness.

This is my way of sharing portions of discussions and questions that I commonly have with patients in physical therapy. I hope you find the information interesting and my opinions helpful. To improve the range of motion of a joint I recommend holding a stretch for 3 sets of 30 seconds 2-3 times a day.

Pain is an unpleasant experience. It can make us sad, angry, frustrated and fearful along with a list of other emotions. Why do we experience pain? We experience pain because it can protect us and help us heal. Unfortunately, it can also persist when our tissues have healed as best they can and no longer need protection.

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of four ligaments that provide stability to the knee. The ACL is located in the center of the knee and helps control forward and rotational movement of the tibia (shin bone). Certain aspects of knee anatomy and family predisposition (not modifiable, genetic)1,7,8,9.

Pain Education- Your therapist may describe how components of the pain experience may relate to your individual situation8,9. A balance between activity and rest as well as identification of stress and stress management may be beneficial10. Passive treatments such as massage, manual therapy, moist heat and electrical stimulation may be used.