Category Archives: Physical Therapy

Paul O’Brian, PT: Award Winning Therapist

Paul O’Brian is a licensed physical therapist in the state of Colorado that currently works under contract with Luna Physical Therapy, and may be available to previous clients and those living in the city of Arvada. Luna Physical Therapy is a national outpatient practice that provides provide services in the patient’s home. If you have… Read More »

Ball Stretching for Radiating Back Pain

Accelerate Physical Therapy in Arvada, Colorado teaches you to relieve back and radiating leg pain. These exercises provide decompression of the lumbar spine, and are a great treatment for bulging discs. Here are two great ways to relieve pain for which many face expensive medical treatments.  Save thousands of dollars and health risks from injections… Read More »

Hydration is Crucial

Proper hydration promotes your healing and requires your attention every day. Muscular and spinal and joint pain, leg cramps and general malaise may be an imbalance of fluids and electrolytes. Drink water as soon as the discomfort begins. Dehydration is a particular problem among the elderly, in part because the thirst mechanism becomes less efficient… Read More »

Old School Physical Therapy

Currently, there are an estimated 229,724 physical therapists practicing the United States.  2,850 physical therapists serve Colorado. Physical Therapy was established during World War I with the inauguration of the Division of Special Hospitals and Physical Reconstruction In the Surgeon General’s Office. Some 2,000 reconstruction aides restored function to people with disabilities in army hospitals… Read More »

Physical Therapy Modalities and Procedures

All of the following describe generally accepted, well established and widely used physical therapy modalities and procedures provided at Accelerate Physical Therapy. These procedures are used as primary or adjunctive techniques in soft tissue treatment for the progressive development of strength, mobility and to improve functional outcomes. Physical Therapy Procedures The level of complexity can… Read More »

What is a Physical Therapist?

Currently, there are an estimated 115,000 physical therapists practicing the United States. Physical Therapy was established during World War I with the inauguration of the Division of Special Hospitals and Physical Reconstruction In the Surgeon General’s Office. Some 2,000 reconstruction aides restored function to people with disabilities in army hospitals and to those with Poliomyelitis. Today,… Read More »