The Problem With Health Insurance Health insurance plays a vital role in providing financial protection and access to healthcare services. However, navigating the complex landscape of health insurance can be a daunting task, often presenting a myriad of challenges for … Read More
Author Archives: Tyler Kinch
External Risk Factors For Falls
Health Revolution By Dr. Tyler Kinch At the end of the day falling is inevitable. As we age in life we don’t just start falling more. We lose the ability to catch ourselves. Think of all the times you catch … Read More
Imaging: X-Ray Vs. MRI
What They Are X-Ray and MRI are household names, yet most will have a difficult time explaining the difference. Both types of imaging allow medical professionals to look into our bodies. These images allow us to make a more accurate … Read More
Physical Therapy Settings
Where We Work We would like to highlight the different settings a physical therapist can work. At this time, all physical therapist are required to obtain their doctorate degree. Once graduated, we specialize through various continuing education courses. Depending on … Read More
Upper Cross Syndrome
What is it? Upper cross syndrome is a term used when people present with poor posture. The head comes forward, the shoulders are rounded forward and there is typically a complaint of pain or tightness somewhere in the head or … Read More
Shoulder Pain? Or Thoracic Spine Issue?
What is it? Have shoulder pain when you raise overhead? Been doing shoulder exercises with minimal success? Maybe… it is not your shoulder. Your upper back (thoracic spine) must go into extension for end range shoulder flexion. Restrictions in this … Read More
Impingement Syndrome
What is it? Impingement is another term for pinching or compression on a structure within the body. You can have an impingement issue in many areas of the body. Muscle imbalances, increased inflammation or injury can all be causes of … Read More
The Rotator Cuff
What is it? The rotator cuff (RTC) is located in your shoulder and is composed of four muscles. The suprasinatus, sucscapularis, infraspinatus, and teres minor. Many mistake the RTC for a singular structure that is similar to that of your … Read More
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
What is it? De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis is compression or irritation of two tendons that run along the wrist and attach to the thumb. This injury is usually caused from overuse and can be debilitating. The Anatomy The abductor pollcis longus … Read More
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
What is it? Compression on the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel will result in numbness and tingling in the hand. This can be from injury or chronic over use that results in direct irritation to the … Read More