Preventing the Spread of Illness As many of you may be aware, there is an emerging public health threat related to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), additionally, it is also flu and respiratory disease season. We are taking necessary precautions to prevent the spread of these viruses and encouraging everyone to take actions to stay healthy. [...]
When we find ourselves injured or in pain, we know who to see for help. (hint: your Momentum Physical Therapy team is a great place to start *wink*) The best time to think about injuries is BEFORE you experience one! We've pulled together a few of the best ways to prevent yourself from injuries below. Preparation [...]
Did you set a health or fitness goal for this new year/new decade? Maybe it was running, joining a gym, drinking more water or even getting more sleep. No matter what you choose, it’s important to have a goal in mind. We have all heard the statistics on resolutions, especially when it comes to fitness-related resolutions. [...]
Momentum Physical Therapy recently participated in their 3rd annual United Way Corporate Campaign. The United Way, funded solely by employee contributions from companies across the city, provides vital funding to non-profits that provide basic needs (food, clothing, shelter and safety) to those in need. In San Antonio, United Way focuses on improving early care and education [...]
Momentum’s Own, Doris Crofts, OTR, CHT was recently elected President of the Texas Society for Hand Therapy (TSHT). The TSHT is our state chapter of the American Society for Hand Therapy (ASHT) and was established in the early 1990’s. The Texas Society for Hand Therapy promotes education, research and advancement of science in the field of [...]
Given that roughly 85% of people in the U.S. will experience back pain at some point in their lives, it is surprising to learn that there is so much confusion about back pain. Go online and search for “Back Pain” and you’ll find research articles, pain management doctors, as well as back surgeons, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and [...]
Each season around the holidays, the San Antonio Rampage, in partnership with H-E-B, host a Teddy Bear Toss to benefit underprivileged children in our area around the holidays. This year’s Teddy Toss game is on Saturday, November 30th. Fans are invited to bring new or gently used stuffed animals to the game to help make a [...]
Have you met your annual insurance deductible? If you have, it’s a great time to come in to see your physical therapist! Unsure if your deductible has been met? Check with your insurance provider OR you can call us and we will gladly check your benefits for you. Our team is here to help! The upcoming [...]
San Antonio, TX, October 17, 2019 – Momentum Physical Therapy has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2019 honor by The San Antonio Express-News. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC, a leading provider of technology-based employee engagement tools. The anonymous survey measures several aspects [...]
We Need Your Help. There has been a budget proposal pushed forward at the Centers for Medicare Services (CMS). This most recent change being proposed includes an 8% cut to Physical Therapy (PT) payments by CMS. PTs have already seen reduced payments by many insurers over the past few years and this additional proposed reduction is [...]
Starting September 1, 2019, it will be easier to get Physical Therapy in Texas, thanks to local San Antonio State Representative, Ina Minjarez (D) who drafted HB29, a handful of other State Reps who co-sponsored the bill, the Texas Medical Association, and the Texas Orthopedic Association. The bill, HB29, passed through the house and senate almost [...]
Erin Winfrey PT, DPT is a Doctor of Physical Therapy helping patients get back to their daily routines. In high school, Erin injured her ankle multiple times while playing sports and later learned that physical therapy treatment would have prevented many of them. Erin wanted to share with us her experience and passion for Physical Therapy [...]
David Ramirez MPT, COMT is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association with a Master of Physical Therapy and a certification in Manual Therapy. David’s passion for Physical Therapy (PT) goes back to his teenage years. We wanted to learn more about his experience as part of the Momentum Physical Therapy team, and so here [...]
You may have heard of Certified Hand Therapists (CHTs) and wondered if they are the only therapists that can treat hand injuries. You may have also wondered why therapists needed a special certification to treat a specific body part. The truth is that the hand is a very complex part of the body to treat. It [...]
Doris Crofts OT, CHT is a member of the American Society of Hand Therapists with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. She took some time to tell us about her passion for Occupational Therapy (OT) and Hand Therapy in specific. "My passion comes from seeing people [...]
