We are happy to announce that we have added a new physical therapist to our team! Samuel Kridl, PT, DPT, OCS will be working out of our Sandy Springs office starting June 5, 2017.
Sam received his B.S. in Physiology from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) in 2010 where he was first exposed to sports rehabilitation as a member of the men’s volleyball program.
We are excited to inform you that on April 17th, 2017, we will be opening the doors of a new Sandy Springs facility. Our new Sandy Springs office is located ~1 mile away from the former Glenridge location. Our Johns Creek location will remain the same.
New Sandy Springs Address
800 Mount Vernon Highway
Suite 325
Atlanta,
There are many components to consider when trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle. A good exercise routine along with other healthy habits can promote optimal health. Pilates is a form of exercise that can payoff in a big way with the proper instructions. Pilates promotes physical harmony and balance for people of all ages and physical condition while providing a refreshing and energizing workout.
A common question our physical therapists are asked is “What are the differences between acupuncture and dry needling. While an acupuncture needle is used for both procedures, the differences end there. The following is a comparison of both very beneficial techniques.
Acupuncture is based on the concept of balance and maintaining free flow of electricity throughout the body a.k.a “Qi or Chi.”
As the days get shorter and the weather gets chilly, staying in shape can become more of a challenge. Fewer hours of sunlight means we are more likely to stay indoors rather than take that brisk walk that we may have enjoyed during the summer months. The colder weather also slows our metabolism which also can cause weight gain if we don’t stay active.
There are thousands of different brands, models, styles, colors of running shoes to choose from these days. So how do you decide which one is best for you? The good news is that shoe developers have now created running shoes for all shapes, sizes, and strides. There are a number of factors that depict which shoe is the best fit for you.
The referral patterns of the Sacroiliac joint, facet joints, and myofascial system.
I often tell my patients that pain can be fools gold. Where you feel pain or sensation changes might not be the source. The musculoskeletal system a complex arrangement of muscles, joints, nerves, ligaments, tendons, and blood vessels all of which can be the source of pain and refer to other areas of the body.
Piriformis Syndrome is a condition caused by overactive muscle activity and/or irritation on the sciatic nerve as it passes directly under or through (~15% of the population) the muscle.
The piriformis muscle runs from the underside of the tailbone (anterior sacrum) and attaches on the inside (superior medial) of the long bone of the leg (femur).
PT360 is happy to announce our partnership with the Georgia Bombers Baseball Club. We will be offering onsite performance lessons starting in May 2016 on Monday and Wednesday nights at Grandslam Sports Center. We offer discounted physical therapy services to all GA Bombers members and parents. Please email [email protected] for more details.http://www.georgiabombersbaseball.com
Anatomy and physiology of the sacroiliac joints
The sacroiliac joint, abbreviated as “SI” joint, is a connection of two bones just below the lumbar vertebrae (your lower back). This joint is composed of the sacrum and ilium bones. Just as the keystone in a masonry arch serves to maintain the structural integrity of doorways and ceilings,
