Blog Posts
Ben discusses a topic that is near and dear to him. Concussions are why he is a PT today.
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It is that time of year again. Ben a former football coach reveals why so many young footballers get shin pain in the early days of football.
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Mnadie and Ben go in-depth on the most common softball injuries and links that will help get you or your athlete back on the field quickly and safely.
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Terry Phillips, PT takes readers through the importance of strength training in regards to your club speed, and performance on the course.
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Terry Phillips helps readers understand weighted balls in training for baseball.
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Joe Midgett does a deep dive into pros and cons of ESS.
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Jordan Bork writes about the things for coaches, parents, and athletes to look for as kids begin to throw more innings.
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Mandie takes you through the ins and outs of bone stress injuries. What to look for as an athlete, parent, and coach.
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Mark Bouma collaborates with Dr. Samuel Koo, MD to take about all things Pickleball.
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Our dance and gymnast specialist Anner Harmon Grout takes and extended look at spondylolysis and the role of the athlete, parent, coach, physician, and PT in the recovery process.
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Katie Hutchins goes into deep detail in what might be causing knee pain while running.
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Terry Phillips, PT reviews the guidelines and precautions for adding weighted balls into a throwing routine during season and in the off-season.
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Jordan Bork PT, has a new blog on Little League Shoulder. What to watch for as a PT, parent, athlete, and coach. Thanks for the contributions by Joseph Midgett, Terry Phillips, and others.
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Put down that book, turn off the TV, and put your phone in your pocket. Hork walks you through the early steps in lacing them up for your first 5K.
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When is it appropriate to begin to throw curveballs? Joe Midgett, PT, ATC does a deep dive into the latest research.
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Jordan Bork, PT takes the mound to describe the phenomenon of elbow soreness as we enter into the baseball and softball season.
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Devin Wulff, PT explores the ways to spot, prevent, and treat runner’s knee.
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Kendra Alkire, PT investigates the sometimes very difficult postures that expecting and new mothers find themselves in.
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Terry Phillips gets parents, athletes, and coaches ready for the baseball season.
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Katie & Oliver talk about the signs, symptoms, and treatment options for plantar fasciitis.
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Jordan Bork breaks down the parts of a deadlift and the importance of this in your physical routine.
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As we enter the build-up for the Super Bowl everyone will be talking about high ankle sprains more than ever before.
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Terry Phillips, PT does a deep dive into the confusing and frustrating pathology that is TOS.
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Mark Bouma, PT sits down with LWPT Alum Ray Wittmier after his cross country bike ride to raise money for cancer research. Ray is 67 years old and has had a total knee replacement. If you need inspiration then this is your article.
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Mylan Vu, PT takes an in-depth study of stress and how it effects your body. The first part of this 3 part series explores the issues that can lead to injury, prevent healing, and cause difficulty in your rehabilitation.
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Joe Nance, PT talks about things to watch for in your knee and solutions to achieving an active life.
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Mandie Majerus, PT takes us through her backcountry ski assessment in her latest blog. Mandie is a lifelong skier, owns the Alpine Training Project, and serves on the US Ski team's medial team.
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Victor Kollar, PT writes about the injury to the finger of beloved WR for the Seahawks, Tyler Lockett.
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Hork Do, PT carves up some pre-season snowboarding considerations in his latest blog.
Kerri Smith, PT writes about the latest in pregnancy and postpartum research in regards to physical therapy and overall activity.
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Victor Kollar, PT takes you through your Turkey Bowl Warmup that you and your family should partake in. Happy Holidays.
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Mark Bouma, PT takes readers through the areas to watch out for while raking leaves. The fall changes in the PNW are a time of beautiful color but also wet and heavy leaves.
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Kerri Smith, PT begins part 1 of her Women’s Health Series writing about the issues surrounding pregnancy and postpartum incontinence.
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Mandie Majerus, PT does a great personal review of her struggles and some of the therapies she has attempted in her recovery.
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Hork Do, PT takes us up to the cascades on the hunt for fall color and what to look for in the hills and what to listen to on our bodies.
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Cole Graves, PT takes on the topic of concussions and proper tackling.
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Mark Bouma, PT talks about fall running and ankle sprains.
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Kerri Smith, PT has in-depth article about lower back & sacroiliac joint pain.
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Hork Do, PT does a deep dive on the ever growing world of Spikeball and the implications for performance and injury prevention.
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Cole Graves goes into detail on the importance of sleep in the rehab process whether it be chronic or acute pain. Surgical or conservative care Sleep is a critical ingredient to becoming yourself and meeting your goals.
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As summer begins to fade there are still many good weeks to get out on your SUP. Kerri Smith goes into detail on the mechanics, requirements, and performance side of the paddle.
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John Simonds tackles the question we get so often with clients. When do I use heat and when is ice appropriate?
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Jordan Bork does a in depth look at the common handling, research, and myths around little league elbow. This is a must read for coaches and parents of ball players.
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As the mornings are getting longer and Lake Washington is getting calmer, it’s the perfect time to review some training and tips for our summer water sports! As a water sports enthusiast in the Pacific Northwest, it can be hard to keep on top of training for water skiing ……
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Hork Do has some great tips and information as you get ready to move across town or help your friends/family pack up their things.
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Aaron Jeong, PT has a great new article that goes in-depth about the treatment of adolescent scoliosis.
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Kamy writes about this common question that every PT has been asked and most of us have at some point asked too.
Jordan takes a in-depth look at what a squat is and the importance from the perspective of a physical therapist.
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Manny Continues her ACL series with her personal journey through PT and her Home Exercise Program (HEP). From TKEs to CrossFit she begins the long road.
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Hork goes in-depth on the statistics, the factors leading to falls, and how best to prevent them. We have contributions from both Dr. Irene Young,MD and Dr. Gary Chimes, MD on how falls affect their respective practices.
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Manny continues her series with a very personal take on her knee injury, surgery, and rehab in this 3 part series.
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Nick Jackson, PT and Dr. Jonah Hulst,MD do a deep dive into hip pain and what are your best options.
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You were diagnosed with COVID, now what? When is it safe to push your rehab and fitness? Matt Sato and Shawn Brenneman explore the latest research.
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One of the biggest decisions a person can make is whether to have surgery or not. Our good friend Dr. Wahl Christopher, MD has a guest blog and archived webinar on this topic as it pertains to ACL Surgery.
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Manny Tharrington just authored a very personal blog about her ACL tear and rehabilitation. We are so excited as she takes us on this long and emotional journey.
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Joe Midgett, PT, ATC explores the world of select teams and specialization at an early age.
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Our Redmond Owner Shawn Brenneman does an in-depth update on OA and Running.
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Joe Nance takes you through the different approaches, research, and information about Spondys. Contributions from Dr. Mimi Johnson, Dr. Brad Shoup, Dr. Yung Lee, and Dr. Garrett Hyman.
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In our latest Guest Blog Dr. Allison Hyman, DC talks about prenatal issues including movement, fitness, and pain.
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Mark Bouma looks at the annual chore through the lens of a PT. With special guests Dr. Camille Clinton, Dr. Edward Jung, and Dr. Christopher Boone as contributors.
Mark Bouma and Victor Kollar do a very detailed analysis of Russell Wilson’s Finger injury. If you are a Hawk fan or an anatomist this is a must.
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When Is It Safe for a Ballerina to Begin En Pointe Training? Physical Therapist Anne Harmon Grout takes a deep dive into the injuries of ballet and what requisite strength, range of motion, and skill are required for each step of the sport. Anne is a longtime resource and therapist for the Pacific Northwest Ballet.
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Our West Seattle Owner Mark Bouma, PT does a deep dive into the knee pain. The article gets help from Dr. Clinton, Dr. Antoine, and Dr. Boone.
In our Seattle summer heat Kerri Smith does a deep dive on Standup Paddle Boarding. The benefits, challenges, and more.
We are excited to welcome Dr. Karissa Shiraishi, PT, DPT from First Step Pediatric Therapy as our guest blog for June. She does a great job of talking about growing pains that kids many times experience.
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Mark Bouma, PT and Dr. Samuel Koo, MD sit down to talk all things Pickleball and shoulder injuries.
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Laura Bouma takes gives you the top 3 considerations when selecting your chair for home. This might be one of the bigger decisions your body has to deal with during your work week.
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We are excited to have Dr. Christopher Wahl write a guest blog about the considerations of ACL surgery. Dr. Wahl gives a very honest take on the points that a prospective surgical patient should fully appreciate.
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Joe Midgett from our Kenmore clinic does a thorough discussion of all the contributing factors playing into the injury of baseball pitcher’s elbows…
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Brandon Balmelli goes into depth on the latest on the Tiger Woods injury, surgery, and rehab. We have contributions from some of our favorite foot and ankle specialists.…
Shawn Brenneman takes you through a little about himself as well as why he choose Redmond for our next clinic.
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Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS) aka Shin Splints
Katie Hutchins, PT does a deep dive with some of our favorite running physicians to what are the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of MTSS.
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Dr. Jane Litsey, ND gives us our latest guest blog and her feelings and treatment style in dealing with inflammation.
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What we’ve learned about Telemedicine through the COVID Pandemic. A guest blog by Dr. Gary Chimes, MD, PhD from Lake Washington Sport and Spine.
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Katie Hutchins does a great review of ITBS with the help of some of our favorite local knee physicians.
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Is squatting difficult for you? Do you get low back pain with lifting, hiking, or just doing simple activities of daily living? Maybe you feel sore after sitting or driving? There could be a number of culprits ….
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As physical therapists, we set goals for all of our patients to ensure we are working towards activities and daily living tasks that are important to you! We use a common strategy of SMART goals.
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Dr. Geoff Lecovin is our Guest Blog this month as he finishes up a 3 part blog series + Webinar and dives deep into nutrition and the importance in performance and recovery.
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Dr. Geoff Lecovin is our Guest Blog this month as he in a 3 part series + Webinar dives deep into nutrition and the importance in performance and recovery.
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Dr. Geoff Lecovin is our Guest Blog this month as he in a 3 part series + Webinar dives deep into nutrition and the importance in performance and recovery.
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Manny Tharrington takes the reader through the nuts an bolts of this new therapy in relation to how the science can help in rehab.
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Katie Hutchins, PT has a new blog talking about Patellafemoral Pain Syndrome. If you have knee pain with running, hiking, skiing, or stairs this is worth a quick read.
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Justin had a chance to sit down with Ben Matlak, head coach and co-owner of bStrong Bellevue in downtown Bellevue, WA. Here is his conversation with Ben and how bStrong Bellevue has adapted to the new normal… (more)
Samie recently connected with Jessi Loerch from Washington Trails Association (WTA) for a Q&A all about the organization, hiking, and shifts that have occurred during the current times of COVID-19.
Throw Back to 2018:
The "new" seasonal shifts occur from Summer to Smoke to Autumn are difficult for us runners. The question is raised by many of my patients and our running community what levels are safe and when should I get my mileage in? These are great questions and not always an easy answer.
“Speed kills” is a phrase often heard in the athletic world to emphasize the idea that the faster the athlete is, the more successful he or she will be. As a health professional and a performance coach, it is important to teach athletes that being fast does not always have to rely on genetic background. There are plenty of specific mechanics that can turn speed into a skill.
Anne Harmon Grout sits down with Ty at Super Jock’N Jill to discuss the latest trends in running and the innovations coming down the road.
Our very own Nick Jackson, PT sits down with studio owner Catherine Kelly to talk about the industry, changes, and helping clients.
Posterior shoulder tightness is extremely common among the general population and even more common among athletes. This is one those problems that can often be ignored for some time but potentially leads to poor shoulder function and pain in the future.
We are excited to showcase Progressive Performance training facility in Woodinville with a Q & A featuring Justin Ho, PT.
As many of you know and have been greatly anticipating, golf is now allowed in the state of Washington! Just in time for the start of our glorious season here in the Pacific Northwest that many of us wait 6-7 months for. Unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our usual workout routines and activities that we would normally be doing have been disrupted as our gyms and access to health care providers have been greatly limited.
Have you noticed pain in front of your knee with climbing stairs, standing after sitting, squatting to perform usual chores or even during long walks? Are you not able to do your usual work out or suddenly have pain with running? ….
Have you ever finished running a long distance run and felt ecstatic, happy and motivated? You might have heard people explain this type of feeling as a “runners high”.
So, how and why do you get that feeling? Your body produces endorphins….
A 2-minute jog around the block, some arm swings and a hamstring stretch should be good right? Not a chance! A proper warm up has the potential to take your workout, training session, practice or game to the next level.
You made it to the finale! To recap: In Part I, I discussed how stress could affect our brain and nervous system. In Part II, I outlined how pain can both be a stressful stimulus and an adaptive protective response of the brain and body. Now to close out the series, we will consider stress in a more tangible sense, as a load
With the 48th pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, the Seahawks selected Darrell Taylor, a sizable 6-4 267 pound defensive end out of Tennessee. The Seahawks actually traded up for this pick and have once again gone against the grain from recent draft trends of trading down for picks ….
Evergreen has been a part of the Washington State mountain bike community for 30 years. Originally started as the Backcountry Bicycle Trails Club, with a small Seattle based membership, focused on opening access for mountain bikers on single track trails in the Puget Sound area. We have since grown to be the largest statewide nonprofit mountain bike advocacy and trail building organization in the United States.
Your Body and Pain Part I of this series defined stress as a stimulus to our brain, calling for your nervous system to react to get you back in a state of stability. In Part II, we will explore how stress can affect how you feel in your body. Stress Can Be Good and Bad!
I have been deeply saddened and disturbed by the events of the last few weeks. The terrible murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, the understandable outpouring of sorrow and anger, and the demonstrations that followed….
With the 27th pick of the 2020 NFL Draft, the Seahawks selected Jordyn Brooks, a menacing linebacker out of Texas Tech. While many Seahawk fans doubted the pick, as we often do in the current Seahawks era, Pete Caroll and John Schneider…….
As the mornings are getting longer and Lake Washington is getting calmer, it’s the perfect time to start training for our summer water sports! As a water sports enthusiast in the Pacific Northwest, it can be hard to keep on top of training for water skiing …….
Stress For Success Part I
Stress – we have experienced it at some point in our lives. A normal thing to feel, especially while navigating through a global pandemic. Stress can take on many forms. It could be what you feel during your Zoom work meeting, the adrenaline rush you get sprinting to the front door for your food delivery……
Sometimes runners have a tendency to run and only run. For good reason. Running is fun, endorphins are released and running feels like an efficient use of your exercise time….
Balance is essential to nearly all aspects of life. Sitting upright, standing, walking, running, jumping, and playing sports all require a coordinated effort from your neurological and muscular systems……
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people are now working from home and needing to get used to a “home office” instead of their normal “in-office” work space. …
Everyone knows that stretching is good for you, but most people are wrong in WHY they think it is good for you. As a PT and frequent gym-goer, I often hear that stretching is good because it helps lengthen the muscles. This is completely wrong……
Sleep hygiene is a term that is becoming more popular as we learn how important sleep can be for our health. This term encompasses different strategies to establish daily habits that can ultimately increase the quality and quantity of your sleep……
As life begins to restart after COVID Shelter Orders and Gym Distancing…what does this mean to your bodies tissues as you begin to resume more loaded, consistent, and explosive activities?
One of the most debated topics in the weight lifting world is that of squat depth. At most gyms you will see everything from mini-knee bends, to “A*s to Grass” squatting. So how do you know how deep is deep enough?
Several studies over the last decade have shown that exercise and physical therapy can have a huge impact on knee joint arthritis pain and function. Several meta-analysis studies demonstrate land based and aquatic strength training, coordination and balance exercises, lower extremity flexibility and
Have you ever seen a cute service dog wearing a vest at the airport or your local coffee shop and thought to yourself: “I wish my dog was that well behaved,” or “why do they get to bring their dog here,” or maybe even “I could really use a dog like that to help in my daily life
Have you had to tell friends that you can’t go hiking, jogging, skiing or walking because of a sore knee? Have you had to reconsider doing activities that you once loved to do because of knee pain? Has your physician told you have knee arthritis? Knee osteoarthritis is very common in society.
How do we know when it’s safe to return to sport or activity after ACL reconstruction surgery and not be at risk for another knee injury? Are you strong enough, agile enough, have enough motor control and coordinated to return to play (RTP)?
When asked about neck pain one of our favorite physiatrists Dr. Gary Chimes, MD stated that, “Neck pain can be one of the most debilitating issues that we see. It can not only effect your physical ability, but also create issues with sleep, mood, concentration, performance, and emotion.”
We are in a society that sits the majority of the day. Between techy's in the Microsoft, Google and Amazon Industries and even many students in school, a lot of us sit. In addition to sitting, we also look down a lot….
Within the last decade, physical therapist’s role in concussion management has emerged. A landmark research article released in 2018 makes a strong suggestion that physical therapists are great entry points into the medical management of the recently concussed athlete, even within the first week.
Having a baby around means a lot of holding and carrying a squirmy ~15 pound active little boy (and other heavy baby gear). While it’s not always possible to think about ergonomics, we thought it’d be helpful to share a few tips regarding this topic to try and protect any new parent’s shoulders, back and hips!
If you’ve never had a rotator cuff tear, chances are good you know someone who has. It’s a common—yet painful—shoulder injury problem affecting millions of patients every year. With proper treatment, however, you can ease pain, keep the injury from getting worse, and heal. More often than not, that treatment includes physical therapy.
As popularized throughout sports, concussion has been a trending topic throughout all media outlets. In the last decade expert scientists, physicians, and other healthcare providers have strived to address the wave of questions and concerns raised by those affected and their loved ones.
Communication between patients and their medical providers plays a large role in a patient’s understanding of their diagnosis and management options. It can drive a patient’s decision to undergo surgery, start PT, or choose no treatment at all.
Background: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection is a medical treatment for orthopedic injuries and conditions. PRP is a form of your own blood that has a high concentration of cells called platelets.