
Hand and wrist injuries can limit your functioning in leisure and work activities. Sports, repetitive movements, genetics or falls can cause a multitude of hand and wrist injuries. There are some common problems that can injure you temporarily or permanently that can be helped to heal naturally through physical therapy. Here are some common hand…

After a heart attack or other cardiac problems, rehabilitation can help prevent more health issues in the future. Building healthy habits can improve your quality of life and make your life easier, especially for those in their old age. Studies have found that cardiac rehabilitation decreases the chance of death in the following 5 years…

Kinesio tape is a type of very elastic tape used as a tool by physical therapists in rehabilitation programs. This type of therapeutic tool mimics the movement of a physical therapist’s hands and provides support for muscles. It is effective for many different types of physical therapy, including inpatient and outpatient treatment, acute and home…

Many people don’t realize that there is a difference between occupational therapy and physical therapy since the two fields are so similar and often work in tandem, as they can here at Wasatch Peak Physical Therapy. The truth is that although occupational therapy and physical therapy both work to improve your life and have many…

Neck pain is so common, there’s even an everyday phrase for it: “What a pain in the neck.” Fortunately, neck pain is rarely serious, however, that doesn’t make it any less painful or strenuous. Physical therapy for neck pain can reduce your pain and inflammation while restoring your neck’s range of motion. Chronic neck pain,…

When people talk about pelvic floor muscles and pelvic health, it’s generally thought of as a women’s issue, but this couldn’t be farther from the truth. Everyone, regardless of their genitals, has pelvic floor muscles, and thus, everyone should work to improve their pelvic health in order to live a happier, less stressful life. Men’s…