Is Physical Therapy Painful? What to Expect & How to Ease It

“Brace yourself… Pain is coming.” That used to be the vibe around physical therapy. For years, people walked into PT appointments expecting to grit their teeth and power through. But that was then—those old-school, aggressive approaches? Long gone. Today’s physical therapy is built around smarter, pain-free techniques and better pain management strategies. Still, the classic […]
How Long Does It Take for a Sprained Knee to Heal?

One awkward landing. A bad step. A sudden twist. That’s all it takes to go from game mode to knee sprain rehab mode. Just ask UConn basketball star Paige Bueckers, who missed two games after a Grade 1 knee sprain. Or Houston Dynamo goalkeeper Andrew Tarbell, sidelined for the season with a Grade 3 ACL […]