If you are a runner, or if you are intending to become one in any capacity, picking out the proper running shoe is the best first step and one of the most important things you can do. Here are a few things you can look out for to make sure your feet are taken care of [...]
The beginning of the year brings about thoughts on resolutions, change and novelty. It's a time for getting recharged and reinvigorated. Whether your goals are fitness-related or just something that will make you better, it's important that you keep them going. Here are ways to make sure your resolutions aren't broken through the year: Set realistic [...]
Have you met your annual insurance deductible? If you have, your therapy may be free. How do you check to see if your deductible has been met? You can call your insurance and ask them or you can call us and we will gladly check your benefits for you. Not sure what a deductible actually is? Click [...]
Many people struggle to understand insurance terms, so we have created this blog post to help improve understanding of common health insurance terms. We have selected a few common terms and explained what they mean for you, the healthcare consumer. Deductible: The amount of expenses that must be paid by the insured person (or their legal guardian) before [...]
The team at Momentum Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab wanted to share this great article, written by Lyneil Mitchell, DPT. "Try PT First! I know we are all looking for ways to save money. Many of us are also aware of the rising health care costs($1.4 Trillion currently), effecting us both individually and nationally. PT might [...]
We are growing again! Momentum Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab is adding a new location to serve even more people in the San Antonio area. The newest location is at 281 and Evans Road in the Stone Ridge Market shopping center and will be open to the public on October 14th. Conveniently located east of the [...]
Momentum Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab has added a new location to serve even more people in San Antonio. The newest location is at South New Braunfels Avenue and Military Drive in the City Base West shopping center and IS NOW OPEN! Located just north of Brooks City Base, the City Base West clinic will deliver [...]
After suffering a right knee injury in the most recent NFL playoffs, Washington Redskins quarterback and former Baylor Bear, Robert Griffin III, had surgery on his ACL in January. The normal time frame for a return to sport from an ACL surgery is about 9 to 12 months. Earlier this week, RG3, as he is better known, was [...]
What is a Bursa? A Bursa is a fluid filled sac that is near a particular type of joint. These bursae function to decrease the friction for tendons and provide a cushion around many joints. The knee, shoulder, elbow, and hip joints all have bursae. What is Bursitis? Bursitis is a term used to describe an [...]
In our post titled, "What is Physical Therapy?" we discussed the field itself, as well as some of the common ailments it can help with. This week, we wanted to answer a question we frequently hear in the community which is, "How can Physical Therapy help you?". If you've ever wondered how physical therapy can help [...]
Most bone fractures occur due to a traumatic or violent injury. But this is not true of all fractures. In fact, most of us have heard about stress fractures, but they remain a mystery to many. Stress fractures occur slowly, due to repetitive stresses or repeated activities. Stress fractures occur most commonly in sports and are [...]
Each year, thousands of athletes and weekend warriors suffer ankle sprains. Many of these ankle sprains are caused by landing where the ankle gets turned inward, stretching the ligaments on the outer side of the ankle. If you read our previous blog post about sprains and strains, you know what a sprain is and you know [...]
We often hear about professional athletes tearing or straining their knee or “blowing out their knee.” During those sideline or post-game reports, we often hear the announcer use three letters to describe the knee injury. This leaves most of us knowing the athlete hurt their knee and they will be out for a long while. Anterior [...]
Today, we'll be answering the question, "What is good physical therapy?" When looking to purchase an item or service, consumers often search for the most superior product. Why should choosing a physical therapy provider, or any other healthcare-related service provider, be any different? As a healthcare consumer, you deserve the best service available delivered by the [...]
If you're looking for the best physical therapy San Antonio has to offer, look no further than one of Momentum PT's seven area locations. Now you may be thinking, "whoa...what makes you so confident Momentum has the best physical therapy San Antonio has to offer?" Well, let's discuss why we hear this over and over from our [...]
