Best Physical Therapy in Naples – Concierge and In-Home PT by Wells Physical Therapy
By Dr. Sean Wells, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC/L, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, Cert DN
Your Trusted Experts for 15+ Years in Naples, FL
When searching for the best physical therapy in Naples, you want expert care, proven results, and personalized attention. At Wells Physical Therapy, we provide concierge, in-home, and mobile...
5 Reasons Naples Physical Therapy Patients Prefer Concierge PT
5 Reasons Why Naples Physical Therapy Patients Choose Concierge PT
By Dr. Sean Wells, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC/L, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, Cert DN
Looking for Naples Physical Therapy? Why Concierge PT is the Future of Rehab
If you’re searching for Naples physical therapy, you might be wondering: “Should I go to a clinic, or is concierge physical therapy a better option?”
At Wells Physical...
Does Ultra-processed Food Cause Knee Arthritis?
Can Ultra-Processed Food Make Knee Arthritis Worse?
If you’re dealing with knee arthritis or persistent knee pain, you might already know that staying active, maintaining strength, and managing inflammation are key to keeping your joints healthy.
But did you know that what you eat might also play a role in your joint health?
New research suggests that diets high in ultra-processed foods...
Spinal Manipulation and Back Pain
Back Pain, Manipulation, JAMA
According to a new, large systematic review done by the Journal of American Medicine (JAMA), spinal manipulation or mobilization significantly reduces pain and improves functioning for acute lower back pain. Nearly half of the articles reviewed were published by physical therapists!
Doctors of physical therapy are uniquely trained in spinal manipulation. Two...
Dr. Wells Presents at National Physical Therapy Conference
Dr. Wells Presents at National Physical Therapy Conference
Dr. Sean Wells presents at the 2017 NEXT Physical Therapy conference. His topic covered hip pain, differential diagnosis, and orthopedics.
Paying for Effective Treatments for Knee Arthritis
Paying for Effective Treatments for Knee Arthritis
A recent study of nearly 86,000 subjects found that the treatment for knee arthritis did not follow research-supported clinical practice guidelines. The study showed physicians heavily used steroid and hyaluronic acid (HA) injections — 46% and 18% of the time — despite little evidence to support these interventions. More sadly, physical...
Fitness Tests and Physical Exams: The Importance of Cardiovascular Screening
Fitness Tests and Physical Exams: The Importance of Cardiovascular Screening
The New York Times did a wonderful article highlighting the importance of fitness testing in the detection and prevention of cardiovascular disease. The article cited how simple fitness testing can be an easy way to detect heart disease.
I wholeheartedly agree. In my practice, I have caught several incidents of...
Arthritis Relief through Physical Therapy and Weight Loss Strategies
Arthritis Relief through Physical Therapy and Weight Loss Strategies
Arthritis of the knee, hip, and back are common ailments seen in our St. Augustine physical therapy location. Arthritis, also known as osteoarthritis (OA), occurs when a joint is painful and limited in motion. As such, a person with knee arthritis may have a tough time bending their knee for stooping, kneeling, and cutting...
Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain Relief
Exercise for Chronic Pain Relief and Rehabilitation
Pain and Exercise
A recent study published showed that general exercise can help lower pain in people with knee arthritis (OA). Physical therapists routinely use exercise as an important treatment option for back pain, neck pain, knee arthritis, hip arthritis, muscle pulls, and tendonitis. Such a publication reaffirming the benefits of...
Dry Needling for Lower Back Pain Relief and Improved Mobility
Dry Needling for Lower Back Pain Relief and Improved Mobility
Dry Needling is an amazing technique that can help many individuals. Dry needling is similar to acupuncture, only the approach and concepts are focused on anatomy and Western Medicine, not Eastern Medicine or energy. Dry needling involves the insertion of fine monofilament needles into muscles, around joints, and near tendons,...