by Debbie Mitchell, PT, DPT, MPT, CGS | Mar 23, 2024 | Dry Needling
Dry Needling to Treat Muscle Pain in Athletes If you are seeking innovative methods to optimize training, enhance recovery, and prevent injuries dry needling may be the answer. Among the plethora of techniques available, dry needling has emerged as a powerful tool...
by Debbie Mitchell, PT, DPT, MPT, CGS | Sep 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
Questions to Ask Your PT Physical therapy can help with a multitude of health issues, including knee pain, neck pain, and back issues, among other injuries. How do you know which physical therapist to work with? It is important to find the best McHenry physical...
by Debbie Mitchell, PT, DPT, MPT, CGS | Sep 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
Healthy aging is a continuous process of optimizing opportunities to maintain and improve physical and mental health, independence, and quality of life throughout the course of life. Promoting health and preventing disease across the lifespan is the key to...
by Debbie Mitchell, PT, DPT, MPT, CGS | May 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
McHenry Physical Therapy Treatment for Arthritis Pain May is national arthritis month. Arthritis may seem relatively benign, everyone knows someone who has arthritis, but here are some numbers that help put the problem of arthritis into perspective: •...
by Debbie Mitchell, PT, DPT, MPT, CGS | Feb 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
McHenry Concussion Management and Recovery A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) that occurs when the brain is abruptly jolted or shaken. This can happen due to a blow to the head, a fall, or a sudden stop in a car accident. Concussions can range in...
by Emily Rotert | Mar 19, 2022 | Health, Sleep, Wellness
Healthy Sleeping Habits Strengthen Your Immune System According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three adults in the U.S. doesn’t get enough sleep. Our bodies need sleep in order to properly heal and repair tissues as well as strengthen...
by Debbie Mitchell, PT, DPT, MPT, CGS | Mar 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
What is a Hamstring Strain? A hamstring strain is a common pain that strikes many athletes. At the back of your thigh, there are three muscles that run along from your buttock to the back of your knees. A hamstring strain is the injury or tear of one or more of these...
by Debbie Mitchell, PT, DPT, MPT, CGS | Jan 6, 2022 | Health, Wellness
New Year, New Goal! Often at the beginning of the year, people make a resolution to start working out or to lose weight. This is a great goal; however, people often lose interest, have lack of time, or get busy with other tasks. Here are some tips to keep you...
by Debbie Mitchell, PT, DPT, MPT, CGS | Apr 6, 2020 | Health, Physical Therapists, Wellness
McHenry Physical Therapy Clinic If you are having issues with your ability to move, limitations or injuries that are keeping you from playing sports or working out, need modifications to your exercise routine to meet your individual situation, or have pain that is...
by Emily Rotert | Mar 23, 2020 | Posture, Wellness
Healthy posture is important to prevent muscle soreness and common neck, shoulder and back problems. Healthy posture also improves breathing, increases energy throughout the day, improves concentration and balance, and boosts confidence. As we all adapt to this ever...
