Changes from the addition of Dry Needling (to standard physical therapy) in a group of 26 adults with stroke hemiparesis and foot/ankle equinovarus deformity (a deformity where increased tone pushes the toes down and turns the bottom of the foot [...]
A 2018 published study was of a group of adults with chronic hemiparesis due to stroke. The study randomly assigned half of the adults to a group receiving traditional stabilization/core physical therapy, while the other half received “DNS” [...]
A Duke University Medical School study, published Jan 2019, reviewed multiple studies of early LBP intervention, including the impact of the timing of when physical therapy is initiated. Key Findings Early Physical Therapy for acute LBP should [...]
There are a variety of needling techniques involved in Dry Needling. One aspect to consider is the depth of needle placement. The following 2 studies each compared pain relief by superficial needle placement vs. deep muscle tissue needle placement.[...]
A controlled study was conducted of the potential benefit of Physical Therapist Dry Needling as an additional intervention for patients who had discogenic back and radiating pain into one or both legs. 58 active adults between age 20 and 50 were [...]
Mark Mashburn, PT, OCS; Danna Weatherford, BS, LPTA Legacy Therapy & Wellness Walking is one of the most simple daily activities that also has a significant benefit to your health and longevity. Natural walking speed, or “Gait Speed” is [...]
Few people understand the difference between a chiropractor and a physical therapist. When you’re in physical pain, no matter the cause, your first inclination is to receive help, in any shape, form, or fashion. Perhaps you were injured in a car [...]
Why Gait Analysis Is So Important in Competitive Sports (Such As Golf) Few people realize or understand why gait analysis is so important in competitive sports. Whether you enjoy running, golfing, tennis, or any number of other athletic events, [...]
(As featured in Dothan, Alabama Neighbors Magazine, Sept. 2016 issue) By Mark Mashburn, PT, OCS and Danny Peters, PT, CHT For decades, research has shown that exercise across our lifespan is critical to our overall health. God designed us to [...]
Legacy Athlete Postural Function & Legacy Core Axis© Lumbopelvic Control (LC) for Improved Pitching Performance & Decreased Yearly Injury Days Are you a baseball pitcher or pitching coach seeking to improve pitching performance? Overcome a[...]