Let’s Get Physical … Therapy
By Jaime Sigurdsson, CEAS, Director of Workers’ Compensation at CORA Physical Therapy The practice of physical therapy has been around since the early 1800’s and consists of massage, manipulation, and…
HealthShare: The CORA Blog
Like our patients, CORA's goal is to get better every day. Our blog details steps we're taking to make that happen. You'll find news about clinic openings, new and innovative programs, patient stories, employee spotlights, outreach activities, and CORA careers. Check back frequently for the latest information about the conditions we treat, as well as helpful advice on how to stay healthy and prevent injury.
Meet Your 2019 Orthopaedic Certified Specialists (OCS)
We are proud to announce that nine CORA therapists have earned the professional designation of Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS). Each year the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) recognizes a select…
3 Steps to Stop Your Severe Lower Back Pain
Were you just reaching for something and all of a sudden experienced severe lower back pain? It’s scary how quickly and strongly the pain can debilitate you. The feeling that…
Congress: Expand Access to Physical Therapy for Underserved Communities
As we have watched the opioid epidemic spread across the United States, we’ve arguably seen small-town Americans hit the hardest. Drug overdose fatalities are at an all-time high and have increased with alarming frequency…
5 Shocking Secrets People Who Avoid Shoulder Surgery Know
Whether you’re trying to capture your own “follow me” photo or you’d just like to be able to reach into the back seat of the car without pain, you’ve come…
Communication Across The Lifespan
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM)! For 2019, we’re aligning our efforts with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). The theme? “Communication Across the Lifespan.” Our goal is to…
Effects of Thoracic Spine Manipulation in Patients With Cervical Radiculopathy
Recent evidence supports the use of high-velocity, low-amplitude thrust manipulation to the thoracic spine in patients with neck pain. However, there is limited evidence of its effectiveness in patients with…
Are You Part of the “Waiting for It to Get Better” Club?
A professional assessment can prevent chronic pain, movement compensations, or other complications. Not sure if you’re part of the club? We’ve all heard what “waiting for it to get better”…
Gain Traction on Your Neck & Back Pain
Motorized traction promotes an optimal healing environment to relieve discomfort in your neck and back. Spinal Therapy can involve surgical and nonsurgical treatment methods. Both traction and decompression therapy has…
The Role of OTs in Developing Fine Motor Skills
OT enriches the lives of our patients Occupational Therapy (OT) Month at CORA is in full swing! Now that we know what OT is all about along with a greater…
Multi-Cervical Unit is the Key to Your Recovery
Movement is the key to your recovery. And the Multi-Cervical Unit or MCU is no exception. Our MCU provides clinicians with real-time objective data regarding cervical range-of-motion and strength…
CORA PT Encourages Exercise for Pain Relief
Exercising reduces pain, promotes healing and provides lifelong benefits. It seems like such a simple concept. You work out; you feel better. If that is so easy to understand, then…