Have you ever woken up, taken that first step, and felt a shooting pain running through your foot? How about when you go grocery shopping and find yourself leaning on your cart more than you’re pushing it? Heel pain affects most people at least once in their lives, and though it can be nagging, debilitating, …
We know that for many of our patients running is a passion. The truth is, however, so many of those same patients visit us because of injuries related to their runs. Far from telling them to stop running, our main goal is to prevent debilitating knee/foot/ankle injuries BEFORE they happen, and to keep our patients …
Just saw Dr. Bishop’s article “Physical therapy could lower need for opioids” on Gainesville Sun. He was my functional anatomy professor when I attended UF’s PT school and was my mentor during my residency. What a great teacher and awesome guy! The title tells the story but the article itself is an interesting read. If …
The origins of acupuncture are unclear, but it is believed to be an ancient healing technique established in the first century in China. For treating pain and other body ailments, acupuncture relies on thin needles being strategically inserted into the skin all over the body. At Guan Physical Therapy and Acupuncture in Gainesville, Fl, we …
Following an injury, illness, physical trauma, or a disability, a person’s chances of full recovery may be improved with physical therapy, which we offer at Guan Physical Therapy in Gainesville. This is a form of treatment that helps patients with movement difficulties slowly return to their daily routines and physical tasks, while managing the pain. …
Countless studies have shown that stress can bring a detrimental impact to the body. Various illnesses develop due to stress that arises from work, or relationships with people. According to the American Institute of Stress, the consequences of stress include violence or rage, absenteeism at work, frequent quarrels and misunderstandings with people, diminished productivity, and …
What I am doing in my acupuncture clinic in Gainesville has been done by one of the world’s leading hospitals: combining acupuncture with physical therapy. There are two differences. One, they work on the elite athletes while I help regular people and weekend warriors. Two, it takes a PM&R and a PT there to perform …
Injuring ourselves is often a devastating blow to our exercise regime. Many people are told by doctors, family or friends, or even Google, that they are not to continue with their fitness program, to stop doing the activities they love, and to rest the injured area until its better. The truth is, it doesn’t have …
Get Back to Exercising After an Injury with These 5 Tips! Read More »
It is that time of the year again; kids are back at school, the gym is filling up, the courts are being used, and track and field is back in full swing. Exercise abound, it’s tempting to imagine yourself as a professional gymnast, a basketball player, or the next Hussein Bolt. New seasons mean new …
Are you in pain and just can’t seem to break free of the discomfort? Or, are you feeling under the weather, stiff, groggy, without energy, and just plain drained? If so, then it might be time to turn your attention to your sleeping habits. Your sleep is essential not just for your mood, but for …
