New flu-like symptoms should mean quarantining for two weeks. But if you’re still feeling the effects of COVID-19 months later, you’re not alone. The Chicago Marathon is back for 2021 and there are fewer than 90 training days left to prepare! If you’re one of the 35,000 runners that are expected to take part in
New Study Confirms Physical Therapy Reduces Need for Knee Replacement and Creates Better Outcomes When Surgery is Needed
July 13th, 2021Nobody wants to go under the knife, but everyone wants to feel better. With the rate of knee osteoarthritis on the rise among seniors, a new study reveals the value of physical therapy. A new five-year study of Medicare data shows that in one million cases of knee osteoarthritis among American seniors, one-third received knee
Why Your Pelvic Floor Matters?
March 18th, 2021Written by Katrina Carpenter, PT, DPT Hello everyone! My name is Katrina Carpenter, PT, DPT and I put together this informational video with the purpose of educating the general public, potential patients and healthcare personnel, on the pelvic floor. I had a few goals throughout this presentation primarily including a discussion on what the pelvic
Go! Press Play! From Training Table to Cross-Country Trek
October 30th, 2020Train. Recover. Ride. Inspire. At Body Gears, it’s about enhancing human mechanics through the entire journey with patients like Andrew Mortenson. A physical therapist is specially trained to help you restore activity, strength and motion. This usually occurs after an injury or surgery and PTs teach you specific exercises, stretches and other techniques to help
You Move. We Move. Move Your Way with Physical Activity
October 19th, 2020Have you heard that most people do not get enough physical activity? That’s right! According to the newest Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans published by the US Department of Health Services, 80% of Americans do not get enough activity. The good news is physical activity can help improve many chronic conditions you may be experiencing
Sciatica Hurts! Physical Therapy Can Save You Aches and Pain
October 17th, 2020Sciatica occurs when pain radiates along the sciatic nerve. This is a large nerve that starts in the low back and runs down the back of the leg. It is usually caused by a herniated disc or a bone spur or stenosis that causes narrowing of the spinal canal. During pregnancy sciatic like symptoms can
Women’s Health: Take the Mystery Out of the Menstrual Cycle
October 8th, 2020The key to good nutrition for women lies within our hormones. If you’re reading this article, you’re likely a woman who has struggled with weight at some point in their life. Possibly many points in their life. Maybe you’ve tried some fad diets, and maybe some of them even worked. But I’d bet you still
Body Gears Joins APTQI in Message to House Leaders to Waive Budget Neutrality
August 12th, 2020APTQI Applauds Letter Led by Representative Bobby Rush (D-IL) Urging House Leadership to Waive Budget Neutrality Rules Letter highlights how Medicare cuts to specialty providers are ill-conceived, sizeable and threaten provider stability and patient access amid the COVID-19 public health emergency Washington, D.C. –– The Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation (APTQI) applauded a letter led by Representative Bobby
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Chicago Marathon Check-In: Taking Account for a COVID-19 DiagnosisJuly 18, 2021
New Study Confirms Physical Therapy Reduces Need for Knee Replacement and Creates Better Outcomes When Surgery is NeededJuly 13, 2021
Why Your Pelvic Floor Matters?March 18, 2021
Go! Press Play! From Training Table to Cross-Country TrekOctober 30, 2020
You Move. We Move. Move Your Way with Physical ActivityOctober 19, 2020
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