

New To Physical Therapy? What To Expect...
Physical therapy first-timer? What exactly are you in for on your first physical therapy visit? First off, dress comfortably because you wil

Joel J. Digris, MSPT, Owner Achieva Rehabilitation
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Find The Right Physical Therapist...Don't Worry About The Rest!
We can't emphasize this enough. Thee absolute most essential aspect of your recovery is finding the right physical therapist. Most people

Joel J. Digris, MSPT, Owner Achieva Rehabilitation
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Ice or Heat? Plus! Make Your Own Ice or Hot Packs.
Our patients in our Physical Therapy Program often ask us whether they should use ice or heat for their particular conditions. When deciding

Joel J. Digris, MSPT, Owner Achieva Rehabilitation
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Could Your Low Back Pain be SI Joint Related?
What in thee world is that crazy language? Did you say SI Joint? This is a little known joint in the small of your back that people may ha

Joel J. Digris, MSPT, Owner Achieva Rehabilitation
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Should You Do Something Now About Your Balance and Falls?
One of the major and more serious outcomes of abnormal balance is a fall. Many older adults have experienced a fall or have worry that they

Joel J. Digris, MSPT, Owner Achieva Rehabilitation
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Is Vertigo Ruining Your Life? Let's Fix That!
Physical Therapy is Ideal for Dizziness & Vertigo We’ve all had the sensation of being dizzy – as if you can’t focus, can’t see straight,...

Joel J. Digris, MSPT, Owner Achieva Rehabilitation
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Back Pain or Sciatica? What's the Difference?
According to the American Physical Therapy Association, back pain is the most commonly reported pain across the nation, and one out of every
Joel J. Digris, Owner, Aciehieva Rehab
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