By John Nelson, PT Lead Therapist at Results Physiotherapy in Green Hills, TN In November of 2011 the physical therapy licensure board and state counsel clarified that the practice of trigger point dry needing (TrDN) was in the scope of practice of licensed physical therapists.  This is great news for the people of Tennessee.  Dry Needling has been used by physical therapists in many countries and in many other states in the US for a...

By Hollie Hennessy, PT, DPT, from Results Physiotherapy in Farragut, TN It is time to dust off the golf clubs and start hitting the links. For many fair weather golfers the dust isn’t only on the clubs, but on the golf swing as well. New golfers can’t help but try and mimic the swing of the latest tour leaders or use the “Happy Gilmore” approach to hit the ball as far as possible.  Let’s be honest though, those first few...

Manual Physical Therapy Helps Resolve Common Causes of Dizziness By Sandy VanHooydonk PT, DPT, COMT, from Results Physiotherapy in Brentwood, TN Dizziness is a frightening experience, conjuring fears of falling, worries about possible stroke, and can also be significantly limiting in the ability to perform your normal daily activities.  However two of the most common causes of dizziness can be treated by physical therapy. BPPV Benign...

By Craig O’Neil PT, DMT, OCS in Brentwood, TN and Jared Harrelson from Results Physiotherapy What is your New Years resolution?  Studies show that the most common New year’s resolutions are: quitting smoking, losing weight, and exercising more. Losing weight and exercising more to improve your health or looks, and stress management are among the top reasons to begin an exercise program in the New Year.  Regular exercise has been...

With the hectic pace & swirl of the holidays, you might be ignoring that ache in your back. But read this article from Results Physiotherapy and learn more about the causes of lower back pain and natural solutions to ease your pain. By John Nelson PT, Lead Therapist in Green Hills, TN; Craig O’Neil PT, DMT, OCS in Brentwood, TN; and C. Jason Richards PT, DPT, OCS, COMT in Cool Springs, TN Next to the common cold, low back pain...