Have you met your annual insurance deductible? If you have, it’s a great time to come in to see your physical therapist! Many people find that they can access physical therapy at low or no cost after their deductible has been met. Most deductibles reset on January 1st, so NOW is the time to take advantage [...]
Have you met your annual insurance deductible? If you have, it’s a great time to come in to see your physical therapist! Many find they can access physical therapy at low or no cost after their deductible has been met. Most deductibles reset on January 1st, so NOW is the time to take advantage of your access to [...]
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 [...]
You may have heard of acupuncture, but have you heard of dry needling? If you’re up for trying new things to help with your physical therapy, keep reading to get more information on dry needling and how it works in physical therapy. What Is Dry Needling? Although dry needling has been used in therapy for the [...]
Vertigo can be debilitating for those who have it. Vertigo is severe dizziness and imbalance, usually associated with a feeling of constant movement or “the spins” when standing or even lying still. People with vertigo often experience nausea. If severe enough, vomiting or falling when attempting to stand or walk can occur. Daily life can be [...]
Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the sciatic nerve, typically starting around your lower back and down to the hips, buttocks and eventually each leg. It usually only affects one side of the body and most commonly occurs when something compresses a part or many parts of the sciatic nerve. Sciatica can be treated with [...]
Many people often ask us, ‘How can I get Physical Therapy?’ This is a great question and we think it is important for the community to know what needs to be done in order to receive the great benefits of Physical Therapy. In Texas, Physical Therapists have a limited form of direct access. Direct access refers [...]
You’ve decided to stop living with pain and start doing physical therapy, congratulations! You probably have a lot of questions. You may be wondering what to expect, what questions you’ll be asked and so much more. In this article, we will get you prepared for the physical therapy process and help ease your mind. We will [...]
As temperatures start to warm up, many of you will start to hit the streets, trails, and parks to exercise outdoors. It's great way to get fresh air, connect with friends, have fun with the family, and add some diversity to your gym workouts. Before you start that workout though, be sure you've had a chance [...]
Physical therapy is about living a happy, healthy life free of pain. Our team works with each patient to provide personalized plans for every patient. These plans are put together with a lot of thought and consideration and since every patient is different, no two plans are the same. When we say "we get you healthy [...]
For a lot of us, October means the start of cooler weather, tailgating and Halloween. It’s also National Physical Therapy Month, and this year the goal is to encourage people to choose physical therapy over opioid use. The American Physical Therapy Association wants to help spread public awareness that physical therapy is a safe alternative for [...]
It doesn’t matter how often you exercise, nothing feels better than a muscle massage after a long, tough workout. If you're about to head into your next workout and you feel a little stiff in your legs or arms, a muscle massage can also help loosen up the body and get the blood flowing. For many, [...]
Imagine a life living in chronic pain, watching others have fun while you sit on the sidelines, unable to participate because the pain is unbearable. Imagine coming back from an extensive injury and being unable to get back into your old life because of pain or stiffness. Maybe you’re looking at turning over a new leaf [...]
At Momentum Physical Therapy, a top priority of ours is to ensure that we offer the highest quality treatment to all of our patients. To do this, we offer and encourage continuing education to our clinical staff so that they have the opportunity to learn the best physical therapy practices available. Momentum also invests resources in [...]
Why do people stretch? Increasing flexibility, warming up, or preventing injury are the three most common reasons given. How you stretch really depends more about why you are stretching than anything else. If you are stretching to warm up, then a dynamic stretch (think leg high kicks) works well, as does a traditional warm up like [...]
