Category: Common Questions

By Megan Westling, DPT, OCS, RYT

Much of the time when “taping” is mentioned, patients either have no idea what to expect, or they’ve heard it is a technique used only for athletes.  There are several different types of

By Dave Wieber, PT, ATC, MTC

Golf is a multifaceted game. It can be broken down mechanically into three parts:

1) Full Swing. 2) Chipping. 3) Putting.

But there is so much more the think about than just the

It’s extremely important to drink enough water every day, but it can be tough to remember to stop and take a drink during your busy day.

Here are some quick tips from the staff at Wieber to help you make

Today, April 11th, is national pet day!

Whether you’re a dog person, a cat person, or someone who enjoys the companionship of something more unique like snakes or birds, your pet probably means the world to you. The pets in

By Amy Simmons, PT, TPS

In treating my patients with persistent pain and actually any pain, I have seen the incredible benefits that come from getting people moving.  Even a small amount of aerobic exercise makes a huge difference.

By Megan Westling, DPT, OCS, RYT

Teaching is a great way to challenge your own knowledge. As a physical therapist, I love to have students, not only to continue advancing the physical therapy profession, but to keep up  with

By Dave Wieber, PT, ATC, MTC

We see many headaches here at Wieber Physical Therapy.  They are stemming from 3 main categories: migraine headaches, muscle tension headaches, and mechanical headaches.

By Ann Dahl, OTR, CWC

Thumb pain can be caused by a variety of conditions affecting the joints, tendons, ligaments and muscles of the hand.  Osteoarthritis of the thumb is one of the more common conditions to cause significant

By Greg Schroeder MPT

The disc is made up of a tough outer cover called the annulus fibrosus which is composed of collagen fibers arranged in concentric sheets around the nucleus pulposus.  The nucleus pulposus is also composed of collagen,