Posts by Jason Kart
COVID-19 Re-Opening Plan!
The Core Physical Therapy staff hope this letter finds you and your family in good health. Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to getting back to some sense of normalcy or what may become the “new normal” at least for the time-being.…
Read MoreNow Offering Telehealth!
First and foremost, I hope this post reaches everyone safe and well; this is certainly an unprecedented situation in modern times. Our way of life and our safety is being challenged in ways many of us have never experienced. I, and the Core PT staff, hope you are adjusting to this new, and temporary, change…
Read MoreProper Sitting Posture to Avoid Pain – Nick Katsiris PT, DPT, OCS
In our increasing technological age, I am noticing an increase in patients who present to Physical Therapy with problems and complaints of pain related to working at a desk. Prolonged sitting can lead to many ailments most notably neck, low back, and shoulder pain. Prolonged sitting has also been linked to increased obesity, high blood…
Read MoreAre you Experiencing BPPV or Vestibular Neuritis? What is the difference? – Dr. Karli Smith
The vestibular system is the inner ear system that processes information to control balance and eye movements. When this system becomes disrupted you may feel sensations of dizziness, nausea, vomiting, vertigo, imbalance, and visual disturbances, etc. BPPV (benign paroxysmal positional vertigo) is a common condition that generally occurs in individuals >65 years old. Symptoms associated…
Read MoreWhat’s best for me? Pilates or Yoga? – Kaitlin Stewart, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS
In the clinic, physical therapists are often asked by patients: “should I be doing yoga or pilates?” and “what is the difference between the two?”. The January blog post will be focusing on the difference between yoga vs. pilates and the benefits of each. Pilates is named after Joseph Pilates, who developed a specific form…
Read MoreExercises to get you ready for Ski Season!!!
Whether you’re a novice skier or you frequent the slopes, it’s important to be in the right condition once ski season hits. Follow these tips to help maximize your performance and prevent injury. Cardiovascular Endurance: Most skiers spend at least 4-6 hours on the slopes per day. Cardiovascular endurance and muscular endurance will be important…
Read MorePhysical Therapy Direct Access and What Does This Mean For Me?
The state of Illinois passed a bill allowing a form of direct access in August 2018 allowing patients to access physical therapy services without a script. However there are rules and regulations with regards to this new law which can be confusing to physical therapy consumers. This blog post is to explain what exactly direct…
Read MoreWhether it is Passive, Active, or Both, Keep Stretching! – Dr. Lauren Schnidman, PT, DPT
There are many ways that stretching is incorporated into physical therapy rehabilitation for a variety of orthopedic conditions and injuries that we treat at Core PT. Physical therapists prescribe stretching to increase muscle length and joint range of motion (ROM) or to facilitate proper alignment of collagen fibers as the healing process occurs. Stretching can…
Read MoreFree Weights vs. Resistance Bands – Dr. Caitlin Kremer, PT, DPT
Many people believe free weights are more beneficial in terms of strength training, but research shows resistance bands are just as effective in stimulating muscle fibers for growth. The similarities. Both free weights and bands provide some form of resistance, they allow for free range of motion, variable speeds and allow for a progression of…
Read MoreWhy and When a Hand Therapist is Right for You! – Sarah Shivley, OTR/L, MOT, WCC
A hand therapist is a licensed occupational therapist who has received advanced training, clinical experience and integration of knowledge in anatomy, physiology and kinesiology of the upper extremity (aka fingers, hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder and everything in-between). The therapists then becomes proficient in treatment of pathological upper extremity conditions resulting from trauma, disease and/or, congenital…
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