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Physical Therapy for Plantar Fasciitis

Hello, my name is Kyle Wagner and I am a physical therapist at In Motion Physical Therapy in Downingtown, PA. I would like to talk about Plantar Fasciitis, a painful condition in the affecting the tissue covering the heel and foot. Plantar fasciitis is a diagnosed used commonly to explain pain to the heel and bottom of foot, more often on the middle side. Patients commonly complain of this pain worst when first walking after sitting or sleeping, or when pulling toes upwards.  This pain is often noticed after recent increases in activity such as standing, walking, or running. This pain may also cause a limp which may or may not improve as walking continues. Plantar fasciitis is most commonly treated without surgery. Physical therapists have been shown to help treating this pain and improve daily activities with a combination of strengthening, stretching, manual therapy, as well as use of different types of splinting, bracing, taping, and adjusting shoe ware.  Please, if you are having pain in your foot or heel, please give us a call today at 610-518-9100.

Physical Therapy for Achilles Tendinopathy

Hello, my name is Kyle Wagner and I am a physical therapist at In Motion Physical Therapy in Downingtown, PA. I would like to talk about Achilles Tendinopathy, a painful condition in the affecting the Achilles’ tendon and heel, characterized by overuse followed by breakdown of the tendon. Achilles Tendinopathy is very common amongst athletes, runners, as well as more sedentary individuals. Patients with this diagnosis experience pain along the Achilles or heel, pain when first walking, particularly after not moving for longer periods of time. The stiffness and pain may decrease with movement, then slowly increases again after activity continues.  The longer these symptoms last, the more painful, the more impactful, and the more difficult to treat they become. Physical therapists have multiple tools to treat this disease process, including exercise, manual therapy, as well as consultation for splinting and proper shoes. Please, if you are having pain in your Achilles or heel, please give us a call today at 610-518-9100.

Physical Therapy for Cervicogenic headache

Hello, my name is Kyle Wagner and I am a Clinical Manager and physical therapist here at In Motion Physical therapy. I’d like to discuss the presence of a specific subset of headaches known as “cervicogenic headaches”. Cervicogenic pain is caused by tightness or impairments to the variety of structures in the neck, including many different muscles, ligaments, joints. Cervicogenic headaches are somewhat common, affecting perhaps 4% of people, and are different from tension type headaches or migraines in that: Cervicogenic headaches tend to be on one side, rather than on both sides Duration can vary from 1 hour to many weeks Seems to get worse with neck movements OR after holding prolonged postures such as sitting Headache pain may be accompanied by neck pain Fortunately, cervicogenic symptoms appear to respond well to physical therapy interventions such as exercise for the neck, upper back, and shoulders as well as a variety of different manual therapy techniques performed by a licensed physical therapist. These techniques and exercises are a part of our everyday caseload here at In Motion and we would be happy to help treat your individual symptoms. If you’d like to schedule an appointment, please give us a call today at 610-518-9100.

Video: Allison Pfrommer, DPT on Physical Therapy for Shoulder Dysfunction

Hi, my name is Allison Pfrommer. I am a physical therapist here at In Motion Physical Therapy. Today, I want to go over some important factors to consider with shoulder pain and dysfunction. Shoulder pain and dysfunction are common complaints of overhead athletes and desk-bound employees. The shoulder girdle complex is made up of 4 different joints or articulations that have to work together to perform optimal movement and posture. Shoulder activation requires chronological and selective muscle recruitment during upper extremity movement. Additionally, shoulder dysfunction can lead to neck pain, and vice versa, due to the origins and insertions of muscles that span from the neck to the shoulder. Due to the complex nature of the shoulder girdle and its close relationship to the neck, it is important to have a physical therapist analyze your movements patterns. Common diagnoses that we treat, involving the shoulder, include rotator cuff tears, tendonitis, bursitis, impingement, and labral tears. Here at In Motion we can help address muscle imbalances that are negatively impacting your quality of movement. With this information, we will produce a comprehensive and individualized plan of care to meet your specific needs. Please give us a call today at 610-518-9100 if you would like to schedule an appointment.

John Shea, MPT, COMT discusses physical therapy for sports related injuries.

John Shea MPT, COMT, physical therapist from In Motion Physical Therapy in Downingtown, Pennsylvania discusses physical therapy for sports related injuries.

Run Clinic 2017 Reference Material

The popularity of running and participation in sports across all ages has increased over the past few decades. While there are many health benefits to running and sports, injuries do occur. These injuries occur in active individuals of all ages and participation levels. There is a lot of information available, however only with expert assessment, is it possible to find the correct information for you. Out of this desire to prevent and treat injuries has evolved the Run & Sports Injury Prevention Clinic. The Run & Sports Injury Prevention Clinic is designed to give both the novice and professional runner and athlete valuable information about lower extremity biomechanical issues that can minimize injury while maximizing performance. Description of the evaluation stations used at this year’s clinic. We have made available some of the information that has been shared with participants of the Run & Sports Injury Prevention Clinic. Please select the information you would like to view and feel free to download. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a physical therapy evaluation please contact us at 610-518-9100. Running: Training, Fitness, and Staying Motivated Peter Crooke Training Packet Stresses of altered lower extremity bio-mechanics Run clinic core strengthening: Core strength in vital to any physical activity even running. This handout includes common core strengthening exercises that are good for the novice and advanced runner. Running Clinic Core Strengthening Flexibility is vital to preventing injuries and maximizing performance. This handout included common stretches for preventing injury in the runner and active individual. Running Clinic Stretches Hip strength is an often overlooked component to preventing injury in runners and active individuals. This handout includes common strengthening exercises for the runner and active individual. Running Clinic Hip Strengthening Some additional scanned hand-outs you may find useful Arches and Shoe Types PEP Program Training apps WIPP-Poster (thanks to sportsmetrics.org) Strengthening Your Hip Muscles Advice on whether to talk to your doctor before you start an exercise program.

2017 Run-Sport Clinic scheduled, March 4, 9AM to Noon

The upcoming 2017 Run-Sport Injury Prevention Clinic will focus on injury prevention, nutrition, maximizing performance and has been updated for 2017. Please see the Run Sport Clinic website for all the details. The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 4, 2017 from 9AM to Noon. If you’ve never visited In Motion, our free running clinics are a great way to experience our expertise, personal care, and dedication to your health.  Come visit us this March and optimize both your body and your gear for running.  We’ll analyze each part of your stride and make recommendations based on our team’s advanced training, certifications, and experience.  From first-time runner to the marathoner, we’re the source for your very best run. Past Run Clinic Events: The 2016 Run-Sport Injury Prevention Clinic was updated to focus on injury prevention, nutrition, and maximizing performance. The 2015 Run-Sport Injury Prevention Clinic was updated to focus on injury prevention, nutrition, and maximizing performance — with emphasis on fitbit and similar devices. The 2014 Run-Sport Injury Prevention Clinic was updated to focus on tendon and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. The 2013 Run-Sport Injury Prevention Clinic by In Motion Physical Therapy was designed to give both the novice and professional runner/athlete valuable information about lower extremity biomechanical issues that can maximize performance and help prevent injury. In Motion is the gold standard for outpatient physical therapy in Chester County. Family owned and serving Chester County residents for over 13 years we have focused on personal, one-on-one professional care that makes us proud to say “the patient comes first”. To learn more: Overview of In Motion Physical therapy Services available at In Motion Physical Therapy In Motion Fitness Center In Motion Patient testimonials  

Team CMMD’s This Run Is Personal 5k and 1 mile walk

In Motion Physical Therapy is proud to stand behind and sponsor Team CMMD’s This Run Is Personal 5k and 1 mile walk. On November 5, the community where we are proud to provide healthcare services will come together for an event that raises money for families battling cancer. Team CMMD has already given $108,000 to fighters in our region this year and will assist more families from the proceeds of this run and walk. Please join us on Saturday November 5 at Downingtown West High School for something you can feel good getting behind.

Run Clinic 2016 Reference Material

The popularity of running and participation in sports across all ages has increased over the past few decades. While there are many health benefits to running and sports, injuries do occur. These injuries occur in active individuals of all ages and participation levels. There is a lot of information available, however only with expert assessment, is it possible to find the correct information for you. Out of this desire to prevent and treat injuries has evolved the Run & Sports Injury Prevention Clinic. The Run & Sports Injury Prevention Clinic is designed to give both the novice and professional runner and athlete valuable information about lower extremity biomechanical issues that can minimize injury while maximizing performance. Description of the evaluation stations used at this year’s clinic. We have made available some of the information that has been shared with participants of the Run & Sports Injury Prevention Clinic. Please select the information you would like to view and feel free to download. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a physical therapy evaluation please contact us at 610-518-9100. Running: Training, Fitness, and Staying Motivated Peter Crooke Training Packet Run clinic core strengthening: Core strength in vital to any physical activity even running. This handout includes common core strengthening exercises that are good for the novice and advanced runner. Running Clinic Core Strengthening Flexibility is vital to preventing injuries and maximizing performance. This handout included common stretches for preventing injury in the runner and active individual. Running Clinic Stretches Hip strength is an often overlooked component to preventing injury in runners and active individuals. This handout includes common strengthening exercises for the runner and active individual. Running Clinic Hip Strengthening Stresses of altered lower extremity bio-mechanics Some additional scanned hand-outs you may find useful Arches and Shoe Types PEP Program Training apps WIPP-Poster (thanks to sportsmetrics.org) Strengthening Your Hip Muscles Advice on whether to talk to your doctor before you start an exercise program.

In Motion Physical Therapy serves patients in these Chester County, PA towns: Caln, Chester Springs, Coatesville, Downingtown, Eagle, East Bradford, Embreeville, Exton, Frazer, Glenmoore, Honey Brook, Lionville, Lyndell, Malvern, Marchwood, Marshallton, Newlin, Parkesburg, Pocopson, Sadsburyville, Thorndale, Uwchlan, West Bradford, West Chester, West Whiteland,