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 »
Back pain is a frustrating problem, but there are a number of techniques that extend the positive effect achieved in clinical physical therapy sessions. As with so many other problems, the body has the ability to heal. The role of the back pain sufferer and the physical therapist is to: Eliminate aggravating circumstances Engage pelvic,… Read More »
Nearly 75% of runners land on their heels. Joggers, runners, even walkers should try not to land on their heels with great impact. To prevent shin splints, ankle, knee, hip and back pain, all field athletes should try to land on the mid foot and avoid heel striking, especially in football, baseball and softball. In… Read More »
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 »
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 »
Inflammation is part of your body’s response to nearly any type of physical injury. It’s one of the ways that your body protects itself, and begins its repair process. The IF (Inflammation Factor) Rating™ estimates the inflammatory or anti-inflammatory potential of individual foods or combinations of foods by calculating the net effect of different nutritional… Read More »
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 »
Active exercise has become better understood over the past ten years as a valuable tool in soft tissue pain and injuries. Improved circulation of blood and other body fluids and controlled reactivation of the joints and muscles are achieved with exercise. Eccentric ExerciseWidely publicized in the early and mid 1970’s for its value in body… Read More »
Accelerate Physical Therapy has been a proud professional corporation serving Arvada, Colorado for the past 35 years. After 42 years of service, Paul O’Brian, PT will be retiring from private practice at the end of the lease for this facility, where he has provided physical therapy for the past 26 years. We have appreciated your… Read More »