Hip vs. Back vs. SI Pain
31 million Americans are currently suffering from low back pain and an estimated 80% of us will have an incident of low back pain at some point in our lifetime. …
Category Archives: Physical Therapy
What is a PTA?
Hello, my name is Jess, and I’m a PTA. What is a PTA? I am asked that question all the time. First let me tell you what PTA stands for; Physical Therapist Assistant. The quick and dirty explanation I give to my patients …
ProCare Tailgate Parties Benefit Local School District Booster Clubs
Thanks to a partnership in healthcare with neighbor Thompson Pharmacy, ProCare Physical Therapy hosted a Penns Valley Rams
A Certified Hand Therapist may be able to HELP!
Do you have an upper quarter injury, an injury to your shoulder, elbow, wrist, or hand? A certified hand therapist can help …
It’s YOUR Choice
Unless you have been sleepitng like Rip Van Winkle for many years. . .you are fully aware that healthcare has changed. Federal legislation, aquisiton of formerly stand alone local healtcare institutions by larger national companies …
How does an NBA Player Overcome Career Limiting Ankle Injury?
Written By: Nick Mezyk DPT Clinic Director ProCare Johnstown If you have played …
Big Fish
While on vacation I got to check off something on my bucket list. Being an avid fisher “woman”, Ernest Hemingway fan, and lover of the salty sea, my goal was to land a huge fish. Needless to say after a battle, I got to go …
Are We Doing Enough to Prevent Injuries for Young, Female Athletes?
Written by: Kristen Hawley, Clinic Director ProCare Huntingdon…
Get a Plan!
Written by Kristen Hawley, MSPT I have been experiencing right lateral knee pain for years off and on, but was able to manage it. I was able to run marathons and participate in pick up basketball games without any major problems. A few years ago…
What am I doing here?
Written by Jeremy Stroup, MPT I’ve been in practice as a PT for a while now. Inevitably one of the first questions I ask when I meet a new patient is “Why are you here for therapy …
