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Sports and Private Physical Therapy for Athletes By Dr. Sean Wells, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC/L, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, Cert DN Many professional athletes, some amateur and recreational athletes utilize private physical therapists as part of their training and injury prevention regimen. Private or concierge physical therapists offer a personalized approach to injury prevention, rehabilitation, and...

The Vital Role of Physical Therapy in Enhancing Balance for Older Adults By Dr. Sean Wells, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC/L, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, Cert DN Understanding the Importance of Balance in Aging As we age, our bodies undergo various changes that can impact our balance and stability. Factors like muscle weakness, reduced joint flexibility, and changes in our vision and hearing can all contribute to...

The Holidays and Lower Back Pain By Dr. Sean Wells, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC/L, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, Cert DN The Holidays are coming and so are all the fun activities included! From gift giving, decorating trees, parties, to decorating all around the house, the holidays can be a major source for our clients to develop lower back pain. Here are some insights as to why we see these injuries go up and how...

How Can Physical Therapy Improve Your Golf and Tennis Game By Dr. Sean Wells, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC/L, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, Cert DN From Slice to Relief: How Physical Therapy Can Help Your Golf and Tennis Game For many, golf and tennis are more than just sports; they’re a passion, a social outlet, and a way to stay active. But what happens when a swing gone wrong or a backhand that backfires...

How Can You Get Relief from Knee Arthritis with Physical Therapy and Supplements? By Dr. Sean Wells, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC/L, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, Cert DN Could Combining Supplements Help Your Knee Arthritis? Many physical therapists and even our own clients know the standard supplement for arthritis has been glucosamine. But what if you combined other supplements together: could you get a bigger...

Learn About Aquatic Physical Therapy for Arthritis Relief and Recovery By Dr. Sean Wells, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC/L, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, Cert DN Aquatic Physical Therapy: A Refreshing Approach to Arthritis and Aging Are you tired of the limitations imposed by arthritis and the challenges of aging? Have you considered the transformative power of water? Aquatic physical therapy offers a unique and...

Wells PT’s Role in the Paris Olympics By Dr. Sean Wells, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC/L, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, Cert DN Dr. Sean Wells, owner of Wells Physical Therapy, a concierge PT practice in Naples, St Augustine, and Ponte Vedra, made an impact at the 2024 Paris Olympics. From his home in Saint Augustine, Dr. Wells was able to perform a physical therapy evaluation with an amazing gold medalist...

Exploring Physical Therapy for Patients on GLP Inhibitors By Dr. Sean Wells, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC/L, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, Cert DN GLP Inhibitors and Physical Therapy: Preventing Bone Mass Loss GLP Inhibitors have been all the rage this past year. These medications offer people significant weight loss, which can help them get off medications and feel better. These drugs have been controversial for...

Innovative Physical Therapy Tech to Manage Arthritis Pain By Dr. Sean Wells, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC/L, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, Cert DN Tech Solutions for Arthritis and Pain Knee and hip arthritis (also known as osteoarthritis) is a common condition that can significantly impact a person’s quality of life. Fortunately, technology has advanced to offer innovative solutions for managing this...

Physical Therapy’s Role in Total Knee Replacements: Prehab and Rehab By Dr. Sean Wells, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC/L, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, Cert DN Listen to this Podcast on Physical Therapy and Total Joint Replacements Our expert team of physical therapists at Wells PT shares some of the newest research on physical therapy and total knee replacements in our recent free podcast. We include studies...