Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common causes of knee pain in adults. It can lead to stiffness, swelling, difficulty walking, and limitations that affect everyday life—like going up stairs, standing for long periods, or enjoying workouts or hobbies you love. At GO Physio, we treat many patients who are frustrated with ongoing knee pain despite medications, injections, or traditional exercise programs. One treatment that is showing excellent results in clinical research is electrical dry needling. This blog explains what electrical dry needling is, why it helps knee OA, and what you can expect—using findings from the latest research.
The landscape of physical therapy education may be on the verge of a major shift. Recent proposals from the United States Department of Education (ED) could reclassify which graduate programs qualify as “professional degrees” for federal loan and regulatory purposes. And notably, the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree may not be included. While these changes are still only proposed and not yet final, the downstream consequences could be significant—for students, universities, the physical therapy profession, and ultimately patients. As a Senior Faculty member of AAMT and owner of GO Physio, I want to break down what this potential change means, why it matters, and how our profession can adapt.
In the realm of orthopedic physical therapy, one of the most crucial yet often overlooked aspects of recovery is nutrition—specifically, protein intake. While we frequently discuss exercise …
Recent studies estimate that about 42% of Americans are vitamin D deficient, and many more have levels that are below optimal. This widespread deficiency is concerning, especially …
As an osteopractic physical therapist, I’m excited to share insights on a groundbreaking treatment that is swiftly becoming the gold standard for managing knee arthritis—periosteal electric dry …
Cervicogenic headaches, a type of headache originating from the neck, can significantly impact one’s quality of life. For those seeking effective relief, a combination of perineural electric …
Introduction: When it comes to our body’s well-being, particularly our musculoskeletal system, we often seek various healthcare professionals to address our concerns. In recent years, a new …
Spinal manipulation is a type of manual therapy that is commonly used by chiropractors and other healthcare professionals to treat a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, including back …
Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy: A Specialist Approach to Healing Orthopedic manual physical therapy is a type of rehabilitation that is focused on the treatment of neuromusculoskeletal conditions. …
Dry Needling in Physical Therapy: An Effective Treatment for Musculoskeletal Pain If you’re dealing with chronic muscle pain, you may have heard of dry needling as a …
Cervicogenic headaches are a type of headache that originates from the neck. These headaches are caused by problems in the cervical spine, such as injury, arthritis, or …
Current evidence supports that a multimodal approach to treatment of pain is best. When used in combination, manual therapy, exercise, and education seems to provide better outcomes than manual therapy alone. Studies have shown that the application of manual physical therapy can help to optimize conditions for performing strengthening exercises through its ability to improve impairments in mobility, pain, and motor recruitment.