FAQ: Why Physical Therapy After Limb Lengthening Surgery?

| July 25, 2019

Limb lengthening is a complex procedure performed on individuals with congenital defects or skeletal abnormalities. After a lengthening procedure, physical therapy is performed to rehabilitate the patient in order to maximize the benefits of the lengthening surgery, and to return the patient to an optimal functional level. Here at Virginia Therapy & Fitness Center, we …

Surviving Summer Vacation Travel With Back Pain

| July 17, 2019

There’s still plenty of Summer to be enjoyed, it’s time for that needed vacation! As busy Americans we need this time to relax, re-set, and create special memories with friends and The U.S Travel Association reported that in 2018, U.S. residents logged 1.8 billion person-trips for leisure purposes.1 While most people are very excited for their upcoming …