By Cara Nichols, PT, DPT, OCS As a physical therapist, I receive a lot of questions regarding running shoes. When should I toss them? What about heel-to-toe drop? What kind of support is best? Should I add an orthotic or heel lift? Athletic shoes have literally run the gamut of forms (pun intended) from a…
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Talk about a year full of stressors! From global pandemic-related concerns to election-year woes, you might feel all sorts of anxiety. Looking for a way to manage it? It turns out that weight training can help ease anxiety in adults. A study published by Scientific Reports in 2020, examined healthy young adults who regularly lifted…
We’ve launched our first of many healthcare products and welcomed our inaugural patient (“mover”) to our remote physical therapy platform! After a successful trial program and conducting over 200 virtual visits, we are eager to announce availability for both iOS and Android, in beta. Our marketplace connects people looking for accessible and affordable remote physical…
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by Samantha Stadt, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT With the multitude of trends and literature available on different styles or patterns of running, it is difficult to determine what is the best approach for enhancing performance and injury prevention. Individual running form is often a reflection of not only training and skill level, but joint mobility, muscle…
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What is Respiratory Physical Therapy? Respiratory physical therapy is physical therapy for all things lungs and heart. Breathing is the first and last thing we do, and is the most vital component of our overall health. What are Respiratory Physical Therapists? Respiratory physical therapists are licensed practitioners who work closely with doctors to treat a…
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Annie, our ergonomist, evaluated our team’s ergonomics at-home. She suggests ways they can adjust to make their at-home work-spaces more efficient.
At ROMBOT, we provide a telehealth mobile platform connecting patients (“movers”) who need joint-pain relief and rehabilitation with accredited physical therapists. Our experts use data-driven insights to provide superior movement healing. What is telehealth for physical therapy? This refers to physical therapy services offered over a technology platform such as video or phone, instead of…
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Finding Your “Why” Staying motivated to continue exercising can be fatiguing. Especially when that exercise involves recovery from an injury or surgery. As few as 35 percent of patients adhere to their physical therapy regimens at home. While it may seem like “extra” work, the at-home exercises can be even more important than the time…
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