Ten Things You Didn’t Know About PT

Published June 30, 2016 | Posted in Portsmouth PT Blog Posts.

(1) The National Physical Therapy Month is each October, celebrating and recognizing the work that physical therapists do to improve the health and restore the motion of our nation’s citizens. (2) Physical therapists do not only perform their work in clinics or private practices. They can work in other settings such as hospitals, schools, and …

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Choosing Physical Therapy Over RICE for Neck Pain

Published June 21, 2016 | Posted in Portsmouth PT Blog Posts.

Sure, we’ve all heard of RICE, the mnemonic for four elements of treatment for soft tissue injuries – rest, ice, compression and elevation. However, in an area of the body such as the neck, these minimal procedures may not be enough to get you feeling better. Neck pain is a common ailment, and is listed …

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