How to Check for Diastasis Recti
Diastasis recti is a natural, normal and necessary stretching of the abdominal muscles to make room for a baby to grow. But what do you do when this condition sticks around long after giving birth? We’ll explain more and show you how to check for diastasis recti here! Note: Even though we typically associate diastasis recti with the process of pregnancy and delivery, […]
Can New Moms Run?
As a physical therapist and postpartum corrective exercise spcialist, one of the questions I’m asked all the time is “can new moms run?” Let me tell you how we can get you back on the greenways, trails and tracks safely with our return to running program! Why Run? I’m a former Lady Vol track and […]
Home Office Ergonomics: Optimize Your Setup!
We have seen many people shift from the office to their homes to continue working. In an office, internet connections and safe workspaces are already provided, so it takes some time to create the same atmosphere at home. But remote workers also need to consider their health as well when it comes to designing their […]
From Hobbling to Hiking: My Stem Cell Success Story Dr. Andy Hosenfeld, CCRD
We all have different levels of activity, but most of us are fortunate enough to take walking for granted. I’ve always been an active person and enjoyed the outdoors–hunting, fishing, hiking and have had the good luck to have a body that allowed that lifestyle. That all started to change a few years ago. I […]
OA Patient Profile: Melissa McCoy
Melissa McCoy has the unique experience of having hyaluronic acid (HA) therapy to treat arthritis twice, spaced approximately 15 years apart. After her latest round of treatments at Apple Healthcare last fall, we wanted to learn more about her experience with our regenerative medicine treatments and get a patient perspective on how those treatments have […]
OA Patient Story: Leoma Gilley
Leoma Gilley is long time patient at Apple Healthcare group and always had a good story to tell about her latest adventure. She loves to travel all over the world, but knee pain caused by arthritis and an injury was getting in the way. Last year, she became one of our first patients to benefit […]
The Best (and Worst) Sleeping Positions for Your Back
You might have great posture at work. You might have great posture at play. You might have great posture all day, but what happens to your posture after the sun goes down? We all spend about a third of our time sleeping, and for most of us nighttime is also the longest time period we […]
TX360–A New Approach for Chronic Migraines and More
If you suffer with chronic migraines, you know the relief that comes when medication kicks in. But that relief is often paired with unwelcome side effects, including drowsiness and the inability to go about your normal tasks. That’s why we’re excited to introduce a new procedure for patients chronic migraine, headache, and trigeminal neuralgia (TN) sufferers […]
Benefits of Massage Therapy
Massage therapy has many physical and mental benefits. What most clients experience is the feeling of relaxation, and isn’t that what most people think it is designed to do? Lets look at some of the other aspects and benefits you might not be aware of. Background: Massage therapy is derived from eastern practices but then […]
Treating Pregnancy Pains
At 32 weeks pregnant, I get asked a lot of questions about my pregnancy. Everyone who comes into our office wants to know how far along I am, whether it’s a boy or a girl, what her name is going to be, and finally, how am I feeling? That is when my job at Apple […]