Tech Neck
What Is Tech Neck? As the name suggests, tech neck is a common name for pain in your neck, upper shoulders and back associated with use of technology (i.e. phones,…
Physical Therapy for Sciatica
Physical Therapy for Sciatica in Seattle What Is Sciatica? Where is the sciatic nerve? The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body, arising from the spine at levels …
Improving recovery from knee surgery using blood flow restriction training
What is BFR? For a thorough introduction to BFR, please see our previous blog post: https://www.unionpt.com/blood-flow-restriction-training-physical-therapy/ In general, blood flow restriction training involves the use of a tourniquet or band…
Best Collagen supplements for joints. Trendy craze or legitimate hype?
Collagen supplementation has received a plethora of publicity over the past few years. Is it just trendy or is there legitimacy to the excitement? Collagen is flaunted as a supplement…
Physical Therapy Near Me
How to find the Best Physical Therapy Near Me in Seattle What is physical therapy or physiotherapy in Seattle? Physical therapy or Physiotherapy is medical care delivered by a physical therapist…
Common Route Setting Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Route Setter or Industrial Athlete? Route setting has developed in to a highly demanding career in recent years, as worldwide we have seen an explosion in indoor climbing facilities. According…
What is Kaiser Permanente Seattle Physical Therapy?
When navigating the world of the American health insurance system, patients are often left confused or frustrated with long hold times and inconsistent answers from benefits representatives. Here at Union…
How does Telehealth Physical Therapy Work?
With COVID-19 cases on the rise, the holidays around the corner, and flu season ramping up you may wish to limit your exposure to other people and the public. At…
Best Hangboard Workout For Finger Strength and Rehab
Why Should I Do A Hangboard Workout? No Substitute For Strong Fingers In short: there’s no replacing finger strength. Even if you’ve been training core, arms and shoulders; can hold…
Pulley Injury Protection, Rehab, and Prevention Online Virtual Workshop
Join Physical Therapists Mitch Owens and Shannon Russell along side Dr. Winston Warme, head of University of Washington's Orthopedic Surgery team and creator of The SPOrt ™ tendon brace as…