Physical Therapist’s Guide to Shoulder Labral Tear: http://www.moveforwardpt.com/SymptomsConditionsDetail.aspx?cid=99c2e561-5a77-450c-867a-2e2edaaa9b7c An unstable shoulder joint can be the cause or the result of a labral tear. “Labral” refers to the ring of cartilage (glenoid labrum) that surrounds the base of the shoulder joint. Injuries to the labrum are common, can cause a great deal of pain, and may… Read more »

  MotionCare staff (and our guest) are headed to “A Don’t Hug Me Christmas Carol” tonight!  A time to let loose, laugh, eat, drink and be merry!  Cheers to the holiday season! A hilarious spoof of “Christmas Carol” hosted at Bunker Hills Golf Course.  Check it out!

Erin Blackford completed the Administrative Certificate Program for Private Practice Section in physical therapy.  We are so excited to have her be part of our team and an owner.  Erin continues to strive to make MotionCare a better place for patients and employees.  Congratulations, Erin!   #pps2016  

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the students, families, and community of Mounds View HS.  

#ChoosePT for Safe Pain Management No one wants to live in pain. But no one should put their health at risk in an effort to be pain free. Since 1999, Americans have increasingly been prescribed opioids—painkillers like Vicodin, OxyContin, Opana, and methodone, and combination drugs like Percocet. In some situations, dosed appropriately, prescription opioids are an appropriate part of… Read more »

Class is in session!!  Jim, Erin and Kris are headed off to Las Vegas for the National Convention for Private Practice in physical therapy.  It’s a great way to celebrate Private Physical Therapy Practices!  Every year we learn more to help make MotionCare a better clinic and improve our skills.  Check out the great resource… Read more »

Over this past weekend, Jim was off to Louisville to visit and consult with the women’s basketball program.  The cardinals are ranked #8 heading into the beginning of the season.

We have another year in the books!  Jim, Erin and Kris were out at the finish line medical tent.  It was a wonderful day with very little athletes coming through, a success!  Stay healthy today athletes and a huge congratulations!

This month we are celebrating our profession!

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have statistics that one third of older adults (65+) fall each year in the United States.  And of those falls, 20% to 30% suffer moderate to severe injuries.  Physical therapy plays a huge part in keeping people moving, strong and stable.   Check out this great video below… Read more »