Piotr SolowiejMay 4, 20211 minUpper back and neck stretchingRecently I have been using a medicine ball to stretch the upper back into extension (backbend).
Piotr SolowiejApr 30, 20213 minExercise caution...on the internetInformation colors how people view their body, movement, and symptoms. However, one of the best things about the internet is also the worst.
Piotr SolowiejApr 8, 20212 minKnee pain (way) post ACL repairToday I saw a new client for an evaluation of their knee pain. One was recently injured and the other has a history of ACL tear.
Piotr SolowiejMar 23, 20212 minShould an 80 year old be doing this?There is an age associated decline in strength and fitness as we get older. That does not mean senior years have to be so difficult.
Piotr SolowiejMar 14, 20212 minRemoving barriersAs a physical therapist, exercise prescription is one of my go to tools. However, things don't always go to plan so adaptability is key.
Piotr SolowiejMar 12, 20212 minWhat moves you?Treadmills and iron weights aren't the only ways to get the physical activity we need to keep our bodies healthy.
Piotr SolowiejMar 4, 20212 minThe only faces you will seeIt can get taken for granted that a person is "getting physical therapy." But that's not really how it works.
Piotr SolowiejFeb 23, 20212 minFalls and balance trainingSnow and ice in the winter season are cause for caution when walking outside. Leaving the home can be a real hazard.
Dr. Karen Fernandez, PT, DPT, Cert. VRTFeb 18, 20192 minWhat 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. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPTFeb 14, 20192 minPigeon Superstitions and College PranksThe 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, DPTFeb 13, 20195 minWhen it Hurts to MoveFor 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, DPTJan 29, 20195 minDid 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, DPTJan 29, 20193 min5 Physical Therapy MisconceptionsOne 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, DPTJan 16, 20193 minIs 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, DPTJan 3, 20192 min7 Reasons to see a Physical Therapist for Acute Injury ManagementIn order to minimize the stress and fear that can coincide with such a situation, I strongly recommend seeing a physical therapist directly.
Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPTDec 10, 20182 minThe Wall-e ProphecyAs 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, DPTOct 3, 20181 minPoint Out The GoodAs 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, DPTOct 2, 20181 minMovement/sport with an injuryTypically 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, DPTSep 26, 20183 minWhat to do about those tight hamstrings...These principles can be applied anywhere in the body, not just the hamstrings. If you're constantly stretching a "tight" area
Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPTJul 9, 20181 minBack pain and core strength, does it matter?One common culprit, is performance trunk musculature - or core strength. This is often blamed as the source of back pain. And sometimes, it