Golf, a sport cherished for its blend of skill, strategy, and outdoor enjoyment, demands precision in technique and the right gear. The golf shoe is one of the most overlooked yet crucial aspects of this gear. The right golf shoes can enhance your game, offering stability, comfort, and style. If you take golf lessons, your pro can likely recommend shoes for your specific needs, but physical therapy can also benefit golfers. Our golf program at EW Motion Therapy can help your body keep up with your game and perform as your swing coach wants you to. But even if you decide that our program doesn’t fit your needs, you can still read on to learn why choosing the right golf shoes is vital, the different types of golf shoes available, what to look for when selecting them, and how professionals can guide you in making the best choice for your game.

Golf is a sport synonymous with skill, patience, and precision, but it can also be a source of unexpected physical strain, particularly on the elbows. You may have experienced this discomfort as a golfer, wondering how it affects your game and what can alleviate it. Physical therapy can often be an effective treatment to reduce pain and improve mobility - we love helping our golfers at EW Motion Therapy do this daily. But whether you pursue physical therapy with us or not, you can still read on to understand elbow pain in golfers, exploring its causes, impacts on your game, self-help strategies, and the pivotal role of physical therapy in your journey to recovery.

Golf, often perceived as a low-impact sport, surprisingly leads many enthusiasts to confront an unwelcome opponent: back pain. This ailment affects not only the game’s quality but also impinges on daily life. While pain at its worst can keep you off the course, there are strategies to help reduce the source of your pain and help improve your performance. One is physical therapy - we love helping our golfers at EW Motion Therapy reduce pain and stay on the course. Even if you decide that our physical therapy doesn’t fit your needs, you can still read on as we delve into the causes of back pain in golfers, its impact on their game, practical tips for pain mitigation, and the crucial role physical therapy can play in recovery and prevention.

As we age, our bodies undergo various changes, and one of the aspects that can be significantly affected is our balance. Maintaining balance is crucial for daily activities and overall quality of life. However, the efficiency of the systems that help us balance can decline with aging. Physical therapy can be an excellent resource in improving the function of those systems - we help our clients do this every day at EW Motion Therapy. But even if you choose not to do physical therapy with us, this comprehensive guide will explore the reasons behind this decline in balance, offer practical tips for ensuring safety, and discuss the best professionals to seek help from.

Pregnancy is a profound journey that brings about life-changing experiences and significant physical alterations. One of the most notable changes is the transformation in posture. As a mother embraces new life, her body adapts remarkably, often leading to postural adjustments that can persist after birth. Understanding these changes and correcting your posture postpartum is vital for long-term health and comfort. Our women’s health team at EW Motion Therapy loves helping new moms correct their posture so they can get back to their favorite activities and best care for their babies. Even if you decide not to pursue physical therapy with us, let’s explore the effects of pregnancy on posture, the importance of postural correction after childbirth, and the role physical therapy can play in this essential recovery process.

Pregnancy is a journey of profound transformation, not just emotionally and mentally, but physically. As the body adapts to accommodate new life, it’s common for expecting mothers to seek comfort and support in various forms. One such support form comes from using sacroiliac (SI) belts and other supportive bands. But, like any intervention, these tools come with their own set of pros and cons. Alongside these aids, physical therapy is a pivotal means to foster strength and mobility. Our women’s health team at EW Motion Therapy can advise using these tools, along with other methods of strength-building during your pregnancy. Even if you decide not to pursue physical therapy with us, you can still read on as we explore how SI belts and physical therapy can work together.

Resistance bands are an often underestimated tool in physical therapy and wellness. Light, portable, and versatile, these stretchable bands can transform your fitness routine in ways you never imagined. Whether recovering from an injury, looking to enhance your strength, or simply wanting to make your workouts more challenging, resistance bands are a cost-effective and convenient choice. Our personal trainers at EW Motion Therapy love using resistance bands in the gym to build strength in multiple exercises and often recommend them for use at home. Even if you decide not to train with us, you can still review this guide to learn the benefits of resistance bands, recommendations for use, example workouts, safety considerations, and how to pick the proper set for your individual needs.

A C-section is a significant medical procedure requiring a well-thought-out recovery plan. The healing process involves physical restoration and emotional and psychological aspects you might not have considered before. Below is a guide to what you can expect after a C-section, possible symptoms, tips for recovering at home, and how physical therapy can assist your post-operative journey.

Pelvic floor dysfunction is a condition that has been steadily gaining awareness, yet many individuals still find themselves unsure about what it entails. While the symptoms can be debilitating, the condition is highly treatable, often without invasive procedures. Physical therapy can often be integral to restoring pelvic floor function - our women’s health team at EW Motion Therapy does this daily for our clients. But even if you decide that our pelvic floor physical therapy doesn’t fit your needs, you can still read on as we define pelvic floor dysfunction, elaborate on the function of the pelvic floor, and explore the various dysfunction symptoms. Lastly, we'll delve into how physical therapy can serve as an effective treatment for this condition.

Women's basketball is an exciting and fast-paced sport loved by many. While the game is incredibly engaging, it also comes with the risk of injuries. This guide will dig into the most common injuries faced by female basketball players, best practices for prevention, and how physical therapy can assist in preventing and treating these injuries.