Climbing Grip Choice and Injury
By: Dustin Steffan, DPT Hand injuries, specifically pulley injuries, are common amongst climbers. Pulley injuries are slow to heal and often responsible for a great deal of missed climbing time.…
When to Seek Care
By: Kristen Vaughan, DPT It’s summertime in the Northwest and we at Union PT hope that you are getting out to enjoy the bounty that the PNW has to offer.…
Physical Therapy for ACL Repair or Injury
By: Dustin Steffan, DPT The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of many ligaments that provide structural support to the knee. The ACL specifically controls anterior movement of the tibia…
Lumbar Disc Herniation
By: Dustin Steffan, DPT Seattle Physical Therapist The diagnosis of a lumbar disc injury can be both intimidating and confusing. The healing process is generally a long one, but there…
Manual Therapy
What is Manual Therapy? Why is Manual Therapy Important? Why I’m a Manual Therapist By: Sarah Kaiser, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT What is manual therapy? Manual therapy is, at its most…
Physical Therapy for Whiplash
Whiplash occurs during a forceful forward and backward or side to side movement of the neck. Whiplash most often occurs during a motor vehicle accident, but can also happen during…
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Physical Therapy Seattle
What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Physical Therapy? The thoracic outlet is home to a bundle of nerves, a vein, and an artery travelling from the neck toward the shoulder. The…
Rotator Cuff Physical Therapy Seattle
Rotator Cuff Physical Therapy Seattle What is Rotator Cuff Physical Therapy? The rotator cuff is a set of four muscles that attach from the shoulder blade into the ball and…
Torn meniscus physical therapy in Seattle or near me via Telehealth
What is the meniscus? The meniscus is a C-shaped structure in the knee. There is a medial are a lateral meniscus that function to provide cushioning to the knee and…
Physical Therapy for Lumbar Disc Injury
The lumbar (low back) disc acts as a spacer between the bony segments of your spine. The disc serves as shock absorption for your spine, and allows range of motion…