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Job Description First Choice Physical Therapy has been providing top quality care for over 20 years in Bay County. We have 3 clinics and 10 Doctors of Physical Therapy and 5 Physical Therapy Assistants.  We have a work environment that is second to none. We pride ourselves in providing the best healing environment and that […]

Job Description First Choice Physical Therapy has been providing top quality care for over 20 years in Bay County. We have 3 clinics and 10 Doctors of Physical Therapy with  5 Physical Therapy Assistants. We have a work environment that is second to none. We pride ourselves in providing the best healing environment and that […]

Sleep is important on a multitude of levels from energy, concentration, communication, tissue healing, and metabolic rate but did you know it could be the cause of your neck pain? There are thousands of pillow selections out there that claim to help different things, whether it is posture, memory foam imprint, cooling, you name it […]

Have you come across the term “blood flow restriction” and wondered if this form of treatment would be helpful for you? Blood flow restriction has become a recently popular method of training in clinical settings, and is used to help individuals increase their muscle mass without having to lift heavy weights. To perform blood flow […]

Have you recently been given a stretching routine and do not know how to get started? Perhaps you are feeling “tight” and want to start doing some stretches at home. We all know that stretching is good for our overall health and to relieve tension throughout our muscles, however how do we find time throughout […]

Today we see more musculoskeletal injuries in our youth athletes than we desire but what is the cause(s). Now with athletic competition comes an inherent risk for injury just as driving a vehicle places you at a greater risk for being involved in a MVA, but these are adult injuries that we see occurring in […]

Whether you are an avid gym-goer, new to fitness, or getting back into exercising after surgery, a solid warm-up routine is essential for success. Evidence shows that warming up prior to exercise prevents injury and prepares your cardiovascular system. Most tissue injuries, specifically muscle strains and tears, occur when a muscle is placed under tension […]

Typically with shoulder impingement, your biggest aggravating movements are going to be reaching overhead, behind your back and behind your head/ear. This is because these positions compress and close down the space in your shoulder joint the most. In order to improve this, you need to stretch the surrounding muscles around your shoulders/neck and strengthen […]

Do I need surgery for a Rotator Cuff Tear? Not always. Depending on the type/size of the tear and the person’s activity level, rotator cuff tears may be rehabilitated with conservative care. The Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery reported one study published in 2013 of 600 people of all ages and found that 22% […]

Why do my knees hurt while running? Do you love to run? But your knees keep hurting you? Did you know that at least 50 percent of regular runners get hurt each year—some estimates put the percentage even higher—sometimes from trauma, such as a fall, but more often from overuse (Yale medicine). If you have […]

We get asked that question often in the clinic. As summertime and warm weather approach, let’s take a moment to answer! The short answer is YES! Swimming and water aerobics are great activities for those with arthritic joints, especially the knees, hips, and back.Buoyancy or the force water exerts upward on the body, decreases the […]

Depending on what is causing your back pain, there are specific ways you can position yourself to decrease your pain levels! For instance, if you feel better in a slightly forward position (ie, leaning forward when standing upright or leaning forward on a buggy in a grocery store), you might feel better using a pillow […]