Cramping is at the top of the list of common problems that we think are misdiagnosed and mismanaged.
Watch the following video to learn more!
Watch the following video to learn more!
During recovery, there comes a pivotal moment when symptoms improve, and the client feels like they’ve turned a corner. Life feels good again, and naturally, activity levels increase. This change is often unconscious or unintentional—but its consequences can be significant. A rehabilitation flare-up is defined as a return or increase in the original symptoms that led the patient to seek care. The natural reaction to a flare-up is often to question whether the real problem is being addressed. Read: the diagnosis is wrong. But this reaction can lead to a critical misstep—focusing on the wrong issue and missing an opportunity for patient empowerment. Diagnostic Errors vs. Rehabilitation Flare-Up Mismanagement Achieving the correct diagnosis involves identifying potential tissue pain generators, noting local and regional contributors, considering central modulation, and uncovering triggers. This process requires careful collection, analysis, and prediction. And there can be many reasons that diagnosis is hard, but once
Recurring injuries derailed Alex’s triathlon training for years—until he adopted a structured, phase-based rehab approach. This case study shows how the Smith Performance Center Phase System helped him move from chronic pain to consistent performance by focusing on what most athletes overlook: building tissue capacity to match training demands.
When it comes to dizziness and balance issues, few areas of physical therapy are as fascinating and misunderstood as vestibular rehabilitation. Dr. Alex Griffis, PT, DPT, sheds light on common conditions like Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) and the surprising role of vision and proprioception in maintaining balance. With techniques like habituation training, he helps patients regain control over their symptoms. If you’ve been struggling with unexplained falls or dizziness, discover how a multi-layered approach at Smith Performance Center can help you regain confidence and improve your quality of life.
During recovery, there comes a pivotal moment when symptoms improve, and the client feels like they’ve turned a corner. Life feels good again, and naturally, activity levels increase. This change is often unconscious or unintentional—but its consequences can be significant. A rehabilitation flare-up is defined as a return or increase in the original symptoms that led the patient to seek care. The natural reaction to a flare-up is often to question whether the real problem is being addressed. Read: the diagnosis is wrong. But this reaction can lead to a critical misstep—focusing on the wrong issue and missing an opportunity for patient empowerment. Diagnostic Errors vs. Rehabilitation Flare-Up Mismanagement Achieving the correct diagnosis involves identifying potential tissue pain generators, noting local and regional contributors, considering central modulation, and uncovering triggers. This process requires careful collection, analysis, and prediction. And there can be many reasons that diagnosis is hard, but once
Recurring injuries derailed Alex’s triathlon training for years—until he adopted a structured, phase-based rehab approach. This case study shows how the Smith Performance Center Phase System helped him move from chronic pain to consistent performance by focusing on what most athletes overlook: building tissue capacity to match training demands.
When it comes to dizziness and balance issues, few areas of physical therapy are as fascinating and misunderstood as vestibular rehabilitation. Dr. Alex Griffis, PT, DPT, sheds light on common conditions like Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) and the surprising role of vision and proprioception in maintaining balance. With techniques like habituation training, he helps patients regain control over their symptoms. If you’ve been struggling with unexplained falls or dizziness, discover how a multi-layered approach at Smith Performance Center can help you regain confidence and improve your quality of life.
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