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Join the fun this National Scavenger Hunt day and partake in the PT Plus Virtual Scavenger Hunt. It might be the only scavenger hunt you can enjoy without leaving your couch!

05/12/2022 - There are between 4 million and 10 million people suffering with fibromyalgia (Fibro) in the US. Some studies say there are 3 million new cases a year. 75-90% are women, usually diagnosed...

05/09/2022 - Welcome to the May 2022 issue of In Focus with PT Plus Physical Therapy. What's New at PT Plus - Thank you for helping us Celebrating 20 Years! We celebrated with a CPR training course and a game of company Jeopardy...

Q: When did PT Plus open? A: We started our practice in April 2002. I joined my parents when I moved home from Washington DC. I had graduated one year earlier. I had so much to learn. It was initially very intimidating to work with my Dad ...

Gardening is a great way to enjoy the warmer weather, reduce stress levels and improve overall mood. However, it can be difficult for someone to enjoy this wonderful activity if they struggle with back pain. Here are some helpful tips...

04/12/2022 - Welcome to the April 2022 issue of In Focus with PT Plus Physical Therapy. What's New at PT Plus - We are proud to be celebrating 20 years this April! Our staff will be getting together Friday, April 22nd to celebrate ...

04/01/2022 - We are proud to be celebrating 20 years in business this April! We are doing fun things around the office to celebrate and want you to join the excitement...

01/13/2022 - Welcome to the January 2022 issue of In Focus with PT Plus Physical Therapy. What's New at PT Plus PT Plus Winter Store Have you always wanted to match your favorite PT Plus employee? Now you can! We have...

09/23/2021 - Pilates is a form of low intensity exercise which focuses on both strength and flexibility. Pilates was developed by an individual by the name of Joseph Pilates with the goal of addressing and correcting muscle imbalances with exercise. Two of the main focuses...

05/11/2021 - May 11th is National Foam Rolling Day which is one of our favorite holidays here at PT Plus. Many people know the mobility gains you can make by using a foam roller daily, but fewer individuals are aware of the strengthening exercises that can be performed with the help of a roller. Here are 5 exercises that our therapist, Mike, likes to give to his patients in order to strengthen different areas of the body...

04/08/2021 - People typically see physical therapists when they're in pain or having trouble moving. COVID-19 has PTs wondering if they will start seeing more people who are not in pain or having difficulty moving. Why would these people come to a PT? To improve their overall health and ...

03/18/2021 - TRICARE has decided to waive the cost-sharing requirement of up to three visits to a physical therapist for low back pain. They've said that the goal is to encourage more use of "high-value" treatments for low back pain. TRICARE tells us in their summary of this demonstration what they mean by high vs low-value care...

01/12/2021 - Back pain is a huge problem in developed nations worldwide. It has or will affect most of us. The current estimate is that 80% of people will experience back pain at least once. It is the single biggest cause for disability, the third most common reason for doctor visits, and one of the most common reasons for missing work...

08/10/2020 - Welcome to the PT Plus Blog. Our mission is to provide cutting edge therapeutic solutions to your, your family, and friends; and that mission begins right here. We plan to share with you helpful resources, information on upcoming events, and fun updates on the PT Plus family. Our brand personality can be described as...

03/10/2020 - March is National Lymphedema Awareness Month. You have probably heard of lymphedema and have a general idea of what it is. The overall perception regarding lymphedema is that it is associated with cancer, which is not always the case. We asked our own specialist Vicki Magnan, OTR, to discuss lymphedema on a broader spectrum and how it can be managed...

10/06/2019 - October is National Physical Therapy Month, and physical therapist Amy Snyder, MPT, DPT, of PT Plus Physical Therapy’s Milwaukee clinic, would like to take the opportunity to remind people about the important role improved and restored movement has on improving society.

09/24/2019 - Researchers from the Netherlands recently found that a combination of supervised strength and aerobic training during the early stages of breast cancer treatment reduces fatigue while helping patients increase muscle fitness. As Breast Cancer Awareness Month approaches in October, Amy Snyder, MPT, DPT, of PT Plus’s Milwaukee clinic points out this study is the latest in a line of research...

08/05/2019 - From homework and tests to extra-curricular activities, students already shoulder plenty of weight during back-to-school time. Their backpacks should be the least of their worries, says physical therapist Amy Snyder, MPT, DPT, of PT Plus’s Milwaukee clinic...