Apple Physical Therapy

Nathanial Duris, MOT, OTR-L Before I became a dad, I always assumed the biggest challenges of having a baby would be: changing poopy diapers, soothing teething pain, going to work after just a few hours of sleep and, well, changing really poopy diapers.  While I was prepared for the effects these new tasks would have…

By Tori Lindsley, PT, MS, OCS Do you ever have buttock pain when driving?  You are not alone.  Driving is a common cause of low back and buttock pain.  Here are several easy tips to remember when driving: Tip 1.  If you happen to carry a wallet, cell phone, or other random bulky objects in…

What Are Custom Foot Orthotics? Custom foot orthotics are shoe inserts fabricated to compensate for specific biomechanical faults. In contrast to “over-the-counter” inserts, custom orthotics are individually created to address the unique construction of your foot.  Who Can Orthotics Help? Orthotics are designed to improve foot and leg function by altering the position of your…

Low back pain is one of the most common injuries physical therapists treat.  While many patients believe their injury was caused by one particular incident, the majority of low back pain is a result of cumulative microtrauma, or repetitive movement with poor body mechanics or prolonged poor postures.   Frequent bending of the spine, rather than…