Physical Therapists: A Good Option for Back Pain  In case you missed it, there was quite a bit of press surrounding an article recently published by medical researchers from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston about back pain treatment in the U.S. It is one of many studies that have concluded, one way or another, that we are relying too heavily on expensive, invasive, and ultimately ineffective treatments for low back and neck pain. The researchers looked at medical survey ...

Movement and Joint Health  Our joints are designed for movement. Movement, in turn, is essential to functioning and health. So the importance of maintaining healthy joints cannot be overstated, and the best way to maintain joint health is through movement. Although the logic seems circular, these interrelationships are strongly supported by science and research. One way to better understand the relationship between movement and joint health is to explore what happens when joints are immob...

Obesity - Physical Therapists can help The recent recognition of obesity as a disease in the US has once again focused attention on a very important health issue. Obesity has long been identified as a known risk factor for a large number and variety of health conditions, ranging from heart disease and diabetes to cancer. It is a leading cause of death in America. Obesity is also a risk factor for many musculoskeletal disorders – everything from fractures and plantar fasciitis to low back...

Welcome to the new STAR PT website!You may have noticed that the STAR Physical Therapy website has a new look.  We are updating our online content and are adding some exciting new features.  We will be blogging regularly to keep you updated on changes to our site as well as issues related to health and wellness.  Be sure to "like" us on Facebook by following the link on the right of the homepage.  Also, stay tuned for information about our weight management program that we wi...

Joint Health Joint health has a major impact on overall quality of life.  Our movement function is dependant upon joint health. It is therefore so important to be proactive with regard to joint health.Topics related to movement function and joint health will be explored through the STAR blog. So we will begin with the most basic physiological principles of body tissues – including those tissues that comprise and control joints, such as bone, cartilage, ligaments, muscles, etc.  T...