Piotr Solowiej
Should 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.
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Piotr Solowiej
- Mar 14, 2021
- 2 min
Removing barriers
As a physical therapist, exercise prescription is one of my go to tools. However, things don't always go to plan so adaptability is key.
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Piotr Solowiej
- Mar 3, 2021
- 2 min
The only faces you will see
It can get taken for granted that a person is "getting physical therapy." But that's not really how it works.
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Piotr Solowiej
- Feb 22, 2021
- 2 min
Falls and balance training
Snow and ice in the winter season are cause for caution when walking outside. Leaving the home can be a real hazard.
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Dr. Karen Fernandez, PT, DPT, Cert. VRT
- Feb 18, 2019
- 2 min
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
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Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
- Feb 13, 2019
- 5 min
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
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Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
- Jan 28, 2019
- 3 min
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
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Dr. Karen Fernandez, PT, DPT, Cert. VRT
- Jan 20, 2019
- 2 min
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
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Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
- Jan 15, 2019
- 3 min
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
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Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
- Jan 6, 2019
- 4 min
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
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Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
- Jan 2, 2019
- 2 min
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.
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Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
- Dec 9, 2018
- 2 min
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
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Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
- Oct 3, 2018
- 1 min
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
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Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
- Sep 26, 2018
- 3 min
What 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
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Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
- Jul 6, 2018
- 1 min
My patients teach me most of what I know
When working with any of these clients, the most important thing to do is listen to their story so that their care can be individualized.
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Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
- May 5, 2018
- 2 min
I have a bad: (name a body part)
The human body is incredibly resilient. Given the right environment and stimulus, even the worst injuries recover.
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Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
- May 3, 2018
- 1 min
Illinois Direct Access Passes (The House)!
This important legislation will provide better and faster access to physical therapists for all populations (Medicare included). This means
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Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
- Apr 14, 2018
- 4 min
Is Weight Training Dangerous for Kids?
Anyone can instruct an exercise. Not everyone can do it at a level that ensures safety in the long run. Let me assure the reader that at Tac
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Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
- Apr 12, 2018
- 3 min
A Major Milestone
One of the most powerful thoughts about last weekends course is that in order to initiate treatment for a certain condition, you had better
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Dr. Piotr Solowiej PT, DPT
- Feb 24, 2018
- 2 min
Force Vectors and Knee Pain
Continue reading to learn about how the direction of force applied against the knee can influence function and pain.
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