Why Strength Isn’t Always the Problem: Understanding Motor Control
When people think about physical therapy, they usually think about getting stronger or stretching tight muscles. And sometimes that’s true. But a lot of the time, especially with ongoing pain or recurring injuries, strength isn’t actually the main issue. The real problem is motor control. What is motor control?Motor control is your body’s ability to […]
Can Women Get Bulky From Strength Training?
I remember playing sports in middle school and high school and being afraid to lift weights because I didn’t want to “look manly.” I’d heard over and over again that girls who lifted would lose their figure and start to look like boys. As a physical therapist with a background in exercise science, I can […]
Why We Put Our Team First (And How That Helps Our Patients)
In healthcare, you often hear the phrase “patients come first.” And of course they should. But at RPI, we believe something important comes before even that. Great patient care starts with taking care of the people providing it. Physical therapy is a relationship-based profession. It requires listening, problem-solving, patience, and a lot of one-on-one time […]