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Lumbar Radiculopathy: N=1
Making decisions based off of a single subject is a gamble. You may get lucky, you may not.

Piotr Solowiej
Apr 22, 20201 min read
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Quarantine Games: How low can you go?
Here's another way to keep the family entertained and moving during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Piotr Solowiej
Apr 22, 20201 min read
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Quarantine Games: Keep up
Doing the responsible thing by staying home, but feeling a bit bored? Here's an idea: Find a partner and a ball or balloon.

Piotr Solowiej
Apr 22, 20201 min read
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Keeping up with the grandkids
One of the most common goals our clients aim for is keeping up with the dynamic lives of their grandkids.

Piotr Solowiej
Apr 22, 20201 min read
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A Guide for Physical Therapist Selection
Depending on the circumstances, you may be spending a lot of time with your physical therapist. A solid relationship can be key to success!

Piotr Solowiej
Nov 5, 20192 min read
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Unexpected down time
I used to get pretty worked up when a client would cancel or something work related wouldn’t pan out. I won’t say I’ve learned, because I...

Piotr Solowiej
Jun 2, 20192 min read
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Ups and Downs of Muscle Mass
Although there is a natural negative trend in our later years, muscle mass loss could occur at any age.

Piotr Solowiej
May 31, 20192 min read
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Unintended Consequences
Not being a fixer doesn't mean we can't be a helper. The physical therapist's role is to guide.

Piotr Solowiej
May 7, 20198 min read
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What can physical therapy do for vertigo?
Vertigo and other associated symptoms can be debilitating. However, one of the most common causes, is also the most easily treated. The key
Dr. Karen Fernandez, PT, DPT, Cert. VRT
Feb 18, 20192 min read
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Pigeon Superstitions and College Pranks
The notion that two factors or events can be correlated, yet independent, is not a natural one. Our brains crave causality. This is the clas
Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
Feb 14, 20192 min read
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When it Hurts to Move
For those that are experiencing persistent pain, movement and activity can be a constant source of strife. Logically the reaction is to decr
Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
Feb 13, 20195 min read
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Did You Get What You Paid For?
Healthcare is a business. At the end of the day, making a profit is part of the equation when it comes to healthcare delivery. In order to m
Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
Jan 29, 20195 min read
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5 Physical Therapy Misconceptions
One of the biggest problems the physical therapy profession has is that there is poor public awareness about the benefits of physical therap
Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
Jan 28, 20193 min read
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Have Dizziness or Vertigo? Physical Therapy Can Help
Many physical therapists are trained and choose to treat vestibular disorders. Through testing performed with your eyes, neck movements, and
Dr. Karen Fernandez, PT, DPT, Cert. VRT
Jan 20, 20192 min read
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Is Inflammation Good or Bad?
The good or the bad depends on the situation you are in. In regards to acute musculoskeletal injury, I will point out that inflammation is a
Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
Jan 15, 20193 min read
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Did You Know: Hospitals Are Now Required to Publicly List Pricing Information
Effective January 1st, 2019 a federal mandate is requiring hospitals to publicly list charges for procedures, supplies, and services provide
Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
Jan 6, 20194 min read
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7 Reasons to see a Physical Therapist for Acute Injury Management
In order to minimize the stress and fear that can coincide with such a situation, IÂ strongly recommend seeing a physical therapist directly.
Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
Jan 2, 20192 min read
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The Wall-e Prophecy
As a physical therapist in outpatient rehabilitations, my job is to work with people and guide them to find a way to enhance their physical
Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
Dec 9, 20182 min read
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Point Out The Good
As physical therapists, I think we can get caught up in finding what's "wrong" with a client or patient. Sometimes we need to
Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
Oct 3, 20181 min read
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Movement/sport with an injury
Typically an injury takes us out of the sports and activities we love to do. However, with an open mind and some modification or adaptations
Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
Oct 2, 20181 min read
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