Author: Sean Wells
Experience the Difference: Why Cash-Based Physical Therapy Reigns Supreme in Naples & Ponte Vedra
By Dr. Sean Wells, DPT, PT, OCS, ATC/L, CSCS, CNPT
Dealing with pain from arthritis, nagging lower back pain, the challenges of Parkinson’s, or recovering from recent sprains and strains? You know that quality physical therapy is key. But did you know the way you access that...
Dry Needling: Is One Technique Really Better? A Guide for Naples & Ponte Vedra Beach Residents
Dry Needling: Is One Technique Really Better? A Guide forNaples & Ponte Vedra Beach Residents
By Dr. Sean Wells, DPT, PT, OCS, ATC/L, CSCS, CNPT
Do you suffer from muscle pain or movement issues? You’re not alone. Musculoskeletal pain affects millions, and many are finding relief through a treatment called dry needling. If you’re in Naples, FL, or Ponte Vedra Beach and...
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,...
Introducing Dr. Stephen Henninger: Expert in Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Welcome Dr. Stephen Henninger
We are excited to announce that Dr. Stephen Henninger, PT, DPT, OCS has joined the Wells Physical Therapy practice. He will be serving in our Jacksonville, Jax Beach, Ponte Vedra, and Nocatee areas. Stephen is an amazing PT who is certified in dry needling, is a board-certified orthopedic PT, and has a background in exercise science. Dr. Stephen can help you...