What to Expect at Your First Physical Therapy Appointment
What to Expect at Your First Physical Therapy Appointment Whether you’ve been referred by a doctor, are recovering from an injury, or just want to move and feel better, your first physical therapy visit can feel like a big step. At Fortify Physical Therapy, our goal is to make you feel informed, supported, and confident […]
Can Dry Needling Help With Tennis Elbow?
Can Dry Needling Help With Tennis Elbow? If you’ve been dealing with nagging pain on the outside of your elbow—whether from playing tennis, typing, lifting, or just day-to-day movement—you might be experiencing a condition called lateral epicondylalgia, more commonly known as tennis elbow. Tennis elbow is an overuse injury that affects the tendons in the […]
Do I Need a Doctor Referral for Physical Therapy?
Do I Need a Doctor Referral for Physical Therapy? If you’re dealing with pain, injury, or mobility issues in Utah, you have more options than you might think. Thanks to Utah’s direct access laws, you can see a physical therapist without needing to visit your doctor first for a referral. Let’s break down what this […]
Partnering with Cardinal Caregivers to Support Your Health at Home
Partnering with Cardinal Caregivers to Support Your Health at Home At Fortify Physical Therapy, our mission is to support your health, wellness, and independence both inside and outside of our clinic. To help further that mission, we are working alongside Cardinal Caregivers, an in-home senior care provider serving the St. George area. Who Are Cardinal […]
Summer Swimming Safety
Stay Safe in the Water: Essential Summer Swimming Safety Tips As temperatures rise, swimming becomes one of the best ways to stay cool, have fun, and get in some low-impact exercise. At Fortify Physical Therapy, we’re all about helping you enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle safely including summertime activities like swimming. Whether you’re hitting […]
What Causes Vertigo?
What Causes Vertigo? Have you ever woken up and felt like you were on a roller coaster? Have you wondered why? Or, what causes that sensation? Today, we will explore the cause and treatment options for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo or BPPV. Understanding BPPV: The Most Common Cause of Vertigo BPPV is responsible for about […]
Rotator Cuff
What is the Rotator Cuff? The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and their tendons that stabilize the glenohumeral (shoulder) joint and enable key shoulder movements. These muscles include: Together, these muscles help maintain the stability of the shoulder joint by keeping the humeral head aligned within the glenoid cavity of the scapula during arm movements. They are essential for rotation, abduction, and elevation of the […]
Beyond the Physical: A Biopsychosocial Approach to Chronic Lower Back Pain
Chronic lower back pain isn’t just a physical ailment—it’s a complex experience influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors. At our clinic, we embrace this biopsychosocial perspective, recognizing that effective treatment must address the whole person, not just the painful spine. Our comprehensive approach combines therapeutic interventions with strategies that acknowledge how thoughts, emotions, and […]
Blood Flow Restriction Therapy: A Game-Changer in Physical Rehabilitation
Blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy has emerged as an innovative rehabilitation technique that’s transforming treatment approaches in physical therapy settings. This method, which combines light resistance training with partially restricted blood flow, offers numerous advantages for patients recovering from injuries or seeking to improve their physical function. Accelerated Strength Gains with Less Stress One of […]
How Dry Needling Can Help with Chronic Back Pain?
Chronic back pain is one of the most common and debilitating conditions affecting millions of people worldwide. Chronic back pain can significantly impact one’s quality of life regardless of the cause. Here at Fortify Physical Therapy we have therapists trained and certified to provide Dry Needling treatment. What is Dry Needling? Dry needling is a […]
