How to Take Care of a Pulled Lat Muscle

It’s happened to a lot of fitness enthusiasts: You’re crushing a workout, going after new personal records, cruising through pull-ups, rows, or even swinging a racket. Suddenly, you reach a little too far or pull a little too hard and feel a sharp pain in your upper back or side. You might have just pulled […]

Treatment Options for Shoulder Pain Shooting Down Arm

Everyone gets pain or soreness in their shoulders every once in a while, whether after a particularly targeted workout or simply from lifting something heavier than normal. However, pain that shoots down the arm suddenly causes many people to worry about whether something serious is wrong, and what kind of condition or injury they may […]

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Shoulder Surgery

For anyone preparing for shoulder surgery, the thought of the procedure can be both intimidating and hopeful. Whether you’re dealing with a rotator cuff tear, arthritis, or another shoulder issue, we’re confident that the way you feel after recovery will make this decision more than worthwhile. At the same time, an upcoming surgery can lead […]

Can Knee Pain Cause Calf Pain?

If you’re experiencing pain that sometimes feels like it’s coming from your knee and other times hurts down into your calf, you’re not alone. Discomfort in one part of the leg can sometimes set off or correspond to pain in surrounding areas. But how exactly are the knee and calf connected, and can knee pain […]

Side stitches: What are they and what causes them?

If you’re running and suddenly feel pain in your side, you may become concerned. While side stitches are a common occurrence, not many people understand what it is and why it may occur.  By learning more about the ins and outs of the pain, you can take effective preventive measures, such as seeking physical therapy, […]

3 tips for getting rid of those pesky side stitches when you run

If you’re an avid runner, you’ve likely experienced a sudden pain in your side that can make it impossible to keep going. This intense abdominal pain is known as a side stitch, though it’s often referred to as a side cramp or ache. A side stitch is an intense, possibly stabbing pain that’s felt temporarily […]

3 ways physical therapy can help you with breathwork during exercise

We’ve all been out of breath after working out. Maybe you suddenly find it hard to breathe when you’re doing an activity, like playing a sport. When you’re exercising, breathwork is essential. If you find that you’re struggling with breathwork when working out, physical therapy is worth trying. Many people only associate physical therapy with […]

11 types of physical therapist-recommended exercises for shoulder tendinitis

If you start feeling shoulder pain when you’re working with your hands over your head, it’s a sign you should stop and rest. Shoulder tendinitis often happens during this type of activity, for instance, swimming, throwing sports like baseball or home maintenance projects. Athletes and people with certain jobs like painters and assembly workers are […]

Causes and treatments: Neck spasms

In your neck, there are more than 20 pairs of muscles to help keep your neck stabilized as you carry out head movements. It’s not uncommon to feel a temporary ache in your neck when you look down at your phone for too long or you sleep in an unsupportive position. However, if you feel […]

Panther Zelienople

Welcome to Panther Physical Therapy in Zelienople Located at 115 Perry Hwy, Suite 136, Zelienople, PA 16063, in the Northgate Plaza (next to the coffee shop and pharmacy), our Zelienople clinic offers expert, evidence-based physical therapy in a close-knit, supportive setting. Since 2003, we’ve delivered personalized care—from athletes recovering post-injury to local residents managing chronic […]

Panther Wexford

Located at 10441 Perry Hwy, Wexford, PA 15090, in the Country Inn Shoppes parking lot next to Century 21 and the nail salon, our Wexford clinic delivers expert, evidence-based physical therapy in a welcoming, community-centered environment. Since 2003, we’ve provided personalized care—from athletes recovering from injury to individuals overcoming chronic pain. We combine traditional therapy with […]

Panther Allison Park

Welcome to Panther Physical Therapy in Allison Park Located at 4960 PA-8 (William Flynn Hwy), Allison Park, PA 15101, our clinic offers expert, evidence-based physical therapy in a warm, community-focused atmosphere. We are committed to personalized care tailored to you—from athletes recovering from injury to everyday folks overcoming chronic pain. We deliver personalized care informed […]