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Why Performance Therapies: An Interview with David Williams

Why Performance Therapies: An Interview with David Williams

by Mary Brown, Marketing & Communications Director | Oct 8, 2021 | Tips from Performance Therapies

Originally published on ptforhealth.com 08/30/2017. Updated 10/05/2021. Our owner, David Williams, has had a passion for getting people back to what they love since he founded Performance Therapies in the basement of his home in 1999. Now with four Corridor locations,...
4 Common Misconceptions about Physical Therapy

4 Common Misconceptions about Physical Therapy

by Scott Harms, Physical Therapist | Oct 1, 2021 | Tips from Performance Therapies

The definition of Physical Therapy according to Dictionary.com is “the treatment or management of physical disability, malfunction, or pain by exercise, massage, hydrotherapy, etc., without the use of medicines, surgery, or radiation.” This definition is somewhat true...
How to Relieve Tension Headaches with a Peanut Roller (Bonus: How to Make One with 2 Tennis Balls)

How to Relieve Tension Headaches with a Peanut Roller (Bonus: How to Make One with 2 Tennis Balls)

by Ashley Chizek, Physical Therapist | Apr 8, 2021 | Tips from Performance Therapies

What is a Peanut Roller You’ve heard of a foam roller. You’ve heard about the lacrosse ball. Have you heard about the peanut roller? The peanut roller is a uniquely designed mobilizing tool that offers the same myofascial benefits as the foam roller and localized...
Back on Track: How “Pre-habilitation” helped Craig Engel Recover from Knee Replacement Surgery

Back on Track: How “Pre-habilitation” helped Craig Engel Recover from Knee Replacement Surgery

by Mary Brown, Marketing & Communications Director | Nov 29, 2019 | Tips from the Trainers, Tips from Performance Therapies

When Craig Engel tore the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee for the third time, he found himself in a surprising position. Over the next two to three years, he was turned away from every doctor he approached about a knee replacement, who all told him...
Why Should you Stretch? Static Stretching Explained.

Why Should you Stretch? Static Stretching Explained.

by Ashley Chizek, Physical Therapist | Apr 4, 2018 | Tips from Performance Therapies

No matter how you spend your time – being physically active or sitting at a desk – you can benefit from regular stretching. Stretching, when done properly, lengthens your muscles and tendons, which increases range of motion, helps to prevent inquiries and improves...
Corrective Exercises to Prevent Low Back Pain

Corrective Exercises to Prevent Low Back Pain

by Ross Petersen, DPT, CSCS | Sep 7, 2017 | Tips from Performance Therapies

Low back pain affects a large number of people – including athletes. Many times this pain can end up preventing its sufferers from exercising and, when severe enough, performing their regular daily activities. These exercises are designed to prevent low back pain by...
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