Discover Osteopractic Physical Therapy

Discover Osteopractic Physical Therapy Dr. Anna Staehli Wiser, DPT, FAAOMPT

Yesterday was a joy! Huge congratulations to Lakewood Golf Course on 100 years. ☀️⛳️ Great weather, amazing food, and a ...
09/22/2025

Yesterday was a joy! Huge congratulations to Lakewood Golf Course on 100 years. ☀️⛳️ Great weather, amazing food, and a super fun band out back. I loved meeting so many of you at my recovery booth for free tune-ups and quick consults. Big thanks to Margi and Kevin for welcoming me into such a wonderful golf community—here’s to the next century! 🥂

Short-Term Gain, Long-Term Consequences2–4 Weeks of Relief…Then What?Most cortisone shots help for 2–4 weeks. For athlet...
09/21/2025

Short-Term Gain, Long-Term Consequences

2–4 Weeks of Relief…Then What?

Most cortisone shots help for 2–4 weeks. For athletes, steroids may delay healing and are linked with higher joint-replacement rates later in life. If mechanics don’t change, pain returns—sometimes worse.
A smarter play: use PT to restore motion, strength, and movement quality so you’re not chasing the next injection.

Risks Behind the ReliefThe Trade-Offs of Repeated CortisoneEvidence highlights important risks—especially with repeated ...
09/07/2025

Risks Behind the Relief
The Trade-Offs of Repeated Cortisone

Evidence highlights important risks—especially with repeated injections:
• Suppressed collagen → weaker tendons/ligaments
• Higher risk of tendon rupture (e.g., shoulder, Achilles)
• ↑ revision surgery after rotator cuff repair
• OA progression signals (knee/hip) in some patients
• Bone effects after certain spinal steroid shots (postmenopausal women)

Cortisone can be a tool, but it should be used strategically—ideally alongside a rehab plan.

Cortisone ≠ CureQuick Relief Isn’t the Same as HealingIn 1948, the first cortisone injection helped a woman with severe ...
08/31/2025

Cortisone ≠ Cure

Quick Relief Isn’t the Same as Healing

In 1948, the first cortisone injection helped a woman with severe rheumatoid arthritis walk again within days. 💉✨ Powerful? Yes. A cure-all? No.
Cortisone can calm inflammation, but it doesn’t rebuild tissue or fix movement problems. Physical therapy treats the cause—so relief lasts.

— Anna Staehli Wiser, DPT, FAAOMPT

💥 Low Back Pain When Transitioning from Forward Bending to Standing?If you feel pain when returning to a neutral positio...
08/24/2025

💥 Low Back Pain When Transitioning from Forward Bending to Standing?

If you feel pain when returning to a neutral position after bending forward, it may be a sign that your back muscles, ligaments, or discs are struggling to handle the transition from flexion ➡️ extension.

The solution? Build core stability! A stronger core helps protect and stabilize your spine, reducing pain with movement.

✅ Try these 3 evidence-based exercises for core stability:
1️⃣ Curl Up – gentle but powerful for the deep core
2️⃣ Side Plank – engages your obliques & stabilizers
3️⃣ Bird Dog – trains coordination & spine control

💡 Tip: Consistency is key. Start slow, focus on form, and build gradually. Goal: Hold each exercise for 10 seconds x 10 reps x 3 sets. Perform program 2 days per week.

🔹 Top 3 Tips to Beat Pes Anserine PainStruggling with persistent medial knee pain?Try these evidence-backed tips:🦶 Stren...
08/17/2025

🔹 Top 3 Tips to Beat Pes Anserine Pain
Struggling with persistent medial knee pain?

Try these evidence-backed tips:

🦶 Strengthen your foot & support the arch
🍑 Build up your glutes to stabilize from above
🚴‍♀️ Add low-impact movement (like biking!) to get blood flowing and promote healing

Gentle + smart = long-term recovery.

🔹 Stretch It Out for Medial Knee ReliefTight hamstrings and adductors pulling on the inside of your knee?🧘‍♂️ Daily stre...
08/10/2025

🔹 Stretch It Out for Medial Knee Relief
Tight hamstrings and adductors pulling on the inside of your knee?

🧘‍♂️ Daily stretching can reduce tension across the pes anserine and help relieve medial knee pain.

✅ Hamstring stretch
✅ Adductor stretch
✅ Hold for 30 seconds, 3 reps / 1x per day

Small things make a big difference when done consistently!

🔹 Not All Knee Pain is in the Joint!📍 Pain at the inner side of your knee?Before you blame the joint itself, consider th...
08/03/2025

🔹 Not All Knee Pain is in the Joint!
📍 Pain at the inner side of your knee?
Before you blame the joint itself, consider this: muscles and tendons—not just bones—can cause that ache.

👣 The pes anserinus is where three key muscles attach to the inner tibia. When these get irritated, it can mimic joint pain!

⚠️ Medial knee pain doesn't always mean arthritis or meniscus injury.
Let’s dig deeper before jumping to conclusions.

3 Glute-Activating Exercises for All Levels:1️⃣ Bridge (Beginner)🔹 Push through heels🔹 Keep knees bent🔹 Avoid hamstring ...
07/27/2025

3 Glute-Activating Exercises for All Levels:

1️⃣ Bridge (Beginner)
🔹 Push through heels
🔹 Keep knees bent
🔹 Avoid hamstring dominance

2️⃣ Squat (Intermediate)
🔹 Hinge from hips
🔹 Go deep enough to fire glutes

3️⃣ Step-Up (Advanced)
🔹 Push through heel
🔹 Use a high box
🔹 Control the descent

Progress slowly. Be consistent. Build smart strength.

Why do glutes get weak?It’s not always lack of squats. It could be:🪑 Too much sitting (aka “Dead Butt Syndrome”)🛋️ Seden...
07/20/2025

Why do glutes get weak?

It’s not always lack of squats. It could be:
🪑 Too much sitting (aka “Dead Butt Syndrome”)
🛋️ Sedentary lifestyle
💥 Low back issues
🤸 Postural imbalance
👣 Foot & ankle dysfunction

Yes—tight hip flexors or a stiff big toe can make your glutes weaker. The whole body is connected!

Think of your glutes as part of a team—when one player’s off, the whole team suffers.
Time to train smart.

To read the entire article, look under the "Free Resources" section at discoveropt.com or click the link in bio.

🔹 Why Glute Weakness Isn’t Just About the GlutesYour glutes aren’t just for aesthetics—they power nearly every movement ...
07/13/2025

🔹 Why Glute Weakness Isn’t Just About the Glutes
Your glutes aren’t just for aesthetics—they power nearly every movement you make.
🏃‍♀️ Walking
🪑 Standing up
🧗‍♀️ Climbing stairs
🧹 Even lifting groceries

But when your glutes are weak?
Other muscles—like your hamstrings and lower back—try to compensate. That can lead to:
❗️ Knee pain
❗️ Hamstring strains
❗️ Lower back injury

Want to move better and hurt less?
Start at the source: Your glutes.

Is Your Foot (or Hip) Causing Your Knee Pain?Your knee might be innocent! 😇Often, medial knee pain is the result of:🔻 Fo...
07/06/2025

Is Your Foot (or Hip) Causing Your Knee Pain?
Your knee might be innocent! 😇
Often, medial knee pain is the result of:

🔻 Foot overpronation → internal tibial rotation
🔺 Weak hips → femoral adduction & internal rotation

Both can overload the inside of your knee—even if the knee itself is healthy.

💡 Treat the cause, not just the site of pain.

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