Scott Physical Therapy

01/20/2026

If you've been hitting the gym, recovering from an injury, or wondering how to maintain muscle strength as you age, you've probably heard about creatine. But there's a lot of confusion out there. Some people swear by it, while others worry about risks like kidney damage. As physical therapists, our....

01/16/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Hamstrings attach to the pelvis, so tightness can pull on your lower back. PTs provide stretches and strengthening exercises to relieve tension safely. Flexible hamstrings help maintain proper pelvic alignment and upright posture.

01/14/2026

Why it Works Wednesday

When pain is present, your physical therapist observes how everyday movements affect symptoms. Adjusting how tasks are done may help some people move with less discomfort during recovery.
✅ Tip: Movement strategies are based on symptoms, not rigid rules.

01/13/2026

01/13/2026

Motivational Monday

01/09/2026

Fun Fact Friday

Each vertebra provides structure, flexibility, and protection for your spinal cord. PTs can show exercises to strengthen supporting muscles and reduce back pain. This unique architecture allows you to bend, twist, and stand upright with remarkable stability.

01/07/2026

Why It Works Wednesday

Your physical therapist looks at how joints, muscles, and everyday movements may be linked to neck or back pain. This helps guide care based on your symptoms rather than assumptions or generic advice.
✅ Tip: Understanding what aggravates symptoms often helps guide better care.

01/06/2026

Shoulder pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care and a leading cause of missed work and limitations in daily activity across the US. Research suggests that shoulder pain affects up to one in four adults at any given time, with lifetime prevalence estimates as high as one in t...

01/01/2026

Happy New Years!

12/27/2025

Exercise is increasingly recognized as a vital component of cancer care, moving from a fringe recommendation to a central pillar in both prevention and treatment. Experts like Dr. Kerry Courneya highlight that effortful exercise offers significant benefits not only for cancer but also for overall he...