fbpx

Resources & Insights

Articles, Tips, and Videos to Help You Overcome Pain
Book an Appointment Now!

Pain Relief Tips

Read our latest resource articles from our health blog. We cover topics ranging from pain, injuries, and current treatment strategies that are supported by research. We’ve tried to distill this information down to a simple, easy-to-read format, so you don’t have to wade through the mind-numbing statistics, p-values, and T-tests. Our hope is that these articles help guide you on your road to overcoming pain and returning to those activities that are meaningful to you.

5 Tips to Reduce Headaches from a Physical Therapist

by | December 1, 2022 | Pain, Resources | 0 Comments

5 Tips for Decreasing Headache Frequency & Intensity Do you, or someone you know, suffer from chronic headaches? Headaches arising from cervical musculoskeletal are common, and can oftentimes be debilitating. Conservative treatment, like physical therapy, should...
Read More
wrist support

Wrist Braces and Splints for Carpal Tunnel & Tendinitis

by | November 29, 2022 | Injury, Pain, Resources | 0 Comments

Ever thought about getting a wrist support or wrist brace to help decrease pain? Maybe you have carpal tunnel syndrome and have been told that a brace or splint can help. Maybe you developed tendinitis from jumping too quickly into exercise without working your way...
Read More
Genes and Genetic Conditions

Bad Genes? Ditch Your Jeans for Joggers!

by | November 28, 2022 | Health, Performance, Wellness | 0 Comments

How many times have you heard people say that they were destined for certain health conditions because of “bad genes” or genetics? In medical settings, we hear this all the time! Many patients that come into the clinic say something about their "bad genes". It is a...
Read More
Costs of Surgery vs Therapy

Surgery vs Therapy: What’s the Difference in Costs?

by | November 17, 2022 | Health, Injury, Pain, Surgery | 0 Comments

Choosing Conservative Treatment Before Surgery   The cost of surgery, therapy, or other healthcare treatment varies from location to location. However, one thing remains fairly consistent: surgery tends to cost more than conservative treatment options. But, cost...
Read More
PT prior to Surgery

4 Reasons to Choose Therapy Before Surgery

by | November 14, 2022 | Injury, Pain, Surgery | 0 Comments

*Note: This article about surgery and physical therapy was written by one of our great team members, Susannah Azofeifa, PT, DPT.    Thinking About Having Surgery?   Oftentimes, when people hurt themselves they may think that undergoing surgery is the only...
Read More
Surgery vs. Therapy for Rotator Cuff

Surgery vs. Therapy for Rotator Cuff Injuries: Ask a Therapist

by | November 11, 2022 | Health, Injury, Pain, Resources, Surgery | 0 Comments

Do you need surgery for rotator cuff injuries? If you have shoulder pain, you're not alone. In fact, shoulder pain ranks just behind low back pain for the reason people seek medical care. And, among people experiencing shoulder pain, roughly 7/10 of them experience...
Read More
aquatic exercise

5 Things You Should Know About Aquatic Therapy

by | November 9, 2022 | Health, Injury, Pain, Wellness | 0 Comments

NOTE: This article was written by Brook Suggs, PTA, one of our great team members. She works a lot in our aquatic therapy program, so she thought she'd share some things people should know about aquatic therapy & aquatic exercise.  Should you consider aquatic...
Read More
Urinary Urgency

Top 5 Tips: How to Reduce Urinary Urgency

by | November 7, 2022 | Health, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, Wellness | 0 Comments

Ask a PT: How to Reduce Urinary Urgency People experiencing pelvic floor dysfunction and pain may also experience urinary urgency. This urgency often impacts their ability to do things we all take for granted, like attend social gatherings and parties. In this...
Read More
How long does it take to transition to barefoot shoes?

How long does it take to transition to barefoot shoes?

by | November 4, 2022 | Health, Injury, Performance, Running, Wellness | 0 Comments

How long does it take to transition to barefoot shoes? If you're thinking about getting into barefoot or minimalist running, you've probably asked "how long does it take to transition?" "Can I just take my shoes off and start running barefoot?" The short answer is,...
Read More
Pelvic Floor PT

5 Ways to Reduce Pelvic Pain: According to a PT

by | November 2, 2022 | Health, Injury, Pain, Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy, Resources | 0 Comments

This is another article comes from our resident Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy expert, Susannah Azofeifa, PT, DPT. In it, she shares 5 effective techniques to reduce pelvic pain. Here is her list. Diaphragmatic Breathing Happy Baby Pose Cat & Camel Exercises Hip...
Read More
Browse All of Our Articles Here!

Helpful Videos

Here, you’ll find videos from our YouTube channel. Through these videos, we aim to provide quick, easily understandable insights and information to help you on your road to recovery. 

ProActive Rehabilitation & Wellness

We empower our patients to become drivers of their own healthcare.

We will help you overcome your pain or limitations and chart a holistic path to healing.

We envision a world where skilled, competent, and caring clinicians serve and care for engaged patients to promote better clinical outcomes, unmatched patient satisfaction, and lasting relationships.

ProActive Rehabilitation & Wellness
YouTube Video UCz948mgDAmenmUOY-8hPEZA__HVISaP0ldM What is foot health? How does foot function affect the rest of the body? What can you do if you experience some kind of foot pain or dysfunction? In this video, we sit down with Tony Bare, PT, a physical therapist who specializes in treating foot dysfunction. He makes custom foot orthoses in his practice and helps patients experiencing pain related to foot problem return to walking and running without pain. During the conversation, he shares his biggest takeaway: don't only focus on the symptoms! Often times, the symptoms may result from problems and dysfunctions up or down the kinetic chain (or on the opposite side of the body). Learn more: https://pro-activehealth.com Check out our Courses: https://courses.pro-activehealth.com Check out our book on minimalist running: https://amzn.to/3ClNTqF Get the book "Better Outcomes: A Guide to Humanizing Healthcare": https://amzn.to/3UMm6Xf #physicaltherapy #foothealth #footpain #running #walking #mobility
What is foot health? How does foot function affect the rest of the body? What can you do if you experience some kind of foot pain or dysfunction? In this video, we sit down with Tony Bare, PT, a physical therapist who specializes in treating foot dysfunction. He makes custom foot orthoses in his practice and helps patients experiencing pain related to foot problem return to walking and running without pain. During the conversation, he shares his biggest takeaway: don't only focus on the symptoms! Often times, the symptoms may result from problems and dysfunctions up or down the kinetic chain (or on the opposite side of the body). Learn more: https://pro-activehealth.com Check out our Courses: https://courses.pro-activehealth.com Check out our book on minimalist running: https://amzn.to/3ClNTqF Get the book "Better Outcomes: A Guide to Humanizing Healthcare": https://amzn.to/3UMm6Xf #physicaltherapy #foothealth #footpain #running #walking #mobility
Thinking About Having Surgery?<br /><br />Oftentimes, when people hurt themselves they may think that undergoing surgery is the only option. However, this is far from the truth!<br /><br />Physical therapy provides a low risk, highly beneficial option to address a recent injury or a chronic ache/pain that won’t seem to go away. While there is absolutely a time and place for surgical intervention, it may not always be the most beneficial first choice. <br /><br />In this video, we share a list of reasons you should opt for physical or occupational therapy before undergoing surgery (if your injury is not life-threatening, of course). <br /><br />Here's a list of reasons to choose PT or OT 1st:<br /><br />1. Low Cost<br />2. Low Risk<br />3. High Benefit<br />4. Possibility of avoiding surgery<br /><br />Here's a link to the article we wrote on this topic: https://pro-activehealth.com/choose-therapy-before-surgery/<br /><br />Learn more: https://pro-activehealth.com<br />Check out our Courses: https://courses.pro-activehealth.com<br />Check out our book on minimalist running: https://amzn.to/3ClNTqF<br />Get the book "Better Outcomes: A Guide to Humanizing Healthcare": https://amzn.to/3UMm6Xf<br /><br />References in this video:<br />[1] Benefits and Harms of Interventions With Surgery Compared to Interventions Without Surgery for Musculoskeletal Conditions: A Systematic Review With Meta-analysis. Søren T. Skou, Erik Poulsen, Alessio Bricca, Mette Dideriksen, L. Stefan Lohmander, Ewa M. Roos, and Carsten B. Juhl. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy 2022 52:6, 312-344. https://www.jospt.org/doi/abs/10.2519/jospt.2022.11075<br /><br />#surgery #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #pain #research #evidencebased #exercise #movement
Do you need surgery for rotator cuff injuries? In this video, Rafael Salazar II, MHS, OTR/L from ProActive Rehabilitation & Wellness shares insights from the research about treatment options for rotator cuff injuries. If you have shoulder pain, you're not alone. In fact, shoulder pain ranks just behind low back pain for the reason people seek medical care. And, among people experiencing shoulder pain, roughly 7/10 of them experience shoulder pain because of a rotator cuff injury. Now, there's no one "cure-all" treatment out there for any joint problem, shoulders included. However, the research does point to some basic principles that hold true. As I mention in this video, the research supports active treatments such as movement and exercise for positive long-term outcomes. You may need some kind of passive treatment initially —like surgery, injections, or manual therapy— however, for long-term benefits, you need to back those passive treatments up with active treatment techniques. The research also shows that, even if you have a rotator cuff tear, conservative treatment options (like physical and occupational therapy) should be considered the first-line treatment options. Read our article on Rotator Cuff Treatment Options here: https://pro-activehealth.com/shoulder-pain/ Learn more: https://pro-activehealth.com Check out our Courses: https://courses.pro-activehealth.com Check out our book on minimalist running: https://amzn.to/3ClNTqF Get the book "Better Outcomes: A Guide to Humanizing Healthcare": https://amzn.to/3UMm6Xf References from this video: [1] Piper CC, Hughes AJ, Ma Y, Wang H, Neviaser AS. Operative versus nonoperative treatment for the management of full-thickness rotator cuff tears: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2018 Mar;27(3):572-576. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2017.09.032. Epub 2017 Nov 21. PMID: 29169957. https://www.jshoulderelbow.org/article/S1058-2746(17)30628-6/fulltext [2] Longo, U.G., Risi Ambrogioni, L., Candela, V. et al. Conservative versus surgical management for patients with rotator cuff tears: a systematic review and META- analysis.BMC Musculoskelet Disord 22, 50 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-020-03872-4 [3] Ryösä A, Laimi K, Äärimaa V, Lehtimäki K, Kukkonen J, Saltychev M. Surgery or conservative treatment for rotator cuff tear: a meta-analysis. Disabil Rehabil. 2017 Jul;39(14):1357-1363. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2016.1198431. Epub 2016 Jul 6. PMID: 27385156. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27385156/ [4] Kendrick DB, Strout TD. The minimum clinically significant difference in patient-assigned numeric scores for pain. Am J Emerg Med. 2005 Nov;23(7):828-32. doi: 10.1016/j.ajem.2005.07.009. PMID: 16291435. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16291435/ #shoulderpain #rotatorcuff #physiotherapy #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy #proactiverehabilitation
Load More... Subscribe

Check out all our videos!

Courses & Digital Products

Here, you’ll find courses and digital products. Through these products, we aim to provide clear, understandable, and evidence-based insights and information to help you on your road to recovery.

The Core-4 Shoulder Exercises

The Core-4 Shoulder Exercises for Shoulder Pain These exercises target the 4 movements that include the most common muscular weakness or imbalances that patients experiencing shoulder pain may experience. Research […]

Check out all our Products!
Schedule Your Complete Pain Assessment Now!

Fill Out The Form, and Someone From Our Team Will Call You Soon

Our Main Clinic

2103 Reedale Ave. Augusta, GA 30906

Phone: 706-814-6887

Fax: 706-814-6587

Hours:

Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm

Friday: 8:00am-1:00pm

Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy