Journal & Research | Wells Physical Therapy

Fitness Tests and Physical Exams: The Importance of Cardiovascular Screening

Written by Sean Wells on February 5, 2025.

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

Written by Sean Wells on February 5, 2025.

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

Written by Sean Wells on February 5, 2025.

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

Written by Sean Wells on February 5, 2025.

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

Written by Sean Wells on February 5, 2025.

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...

Diet, Gut Health, and Physical Therapy for Alzheimer’s Disease Management

Written by Sean Wells on February 5, 2025.

Diet, Gut Health, and Physical Therapy for Alzheimer’s Disease Management Physical therapists (PTs) play a crucial role in helping patients and caregivers in the management of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Alzheimer’s disease is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that slowly destroys a person’s memory, personality, and physical functioning. Currently there is no cure, so...

Dr. Wells Presents on Nutrition’s Role in Physical Therapy at FPTA 2022

Written by Sean Wells on February 5, 2025.

Dr. Wells Presents on Nutrition’s Role in Physical Therapy at FPTA 2022 The Florida Physical Therapy Association has asked Dr. Wells to come speak at their 2022 State Conference at the Bonnet Creek Resort. Sean will be a major speaker on Saturday morning’s schedule focusing on nutrition and physical therapy. Topics will include basics of nutrition, nutrition as it relates to physical...

Physical Therapy for Golf and Tennis Injuries: Strengthen and Recover

Written by Sean Wells on February 5, 2025.

Physical Therapy for Golf and Tennis Injuries: Strengthen and Recover Are you ready to get back on the golf course following an injury or surgery? Or, maybe you aren’t injured but trying to get ready for your golf season in Naples? Your next best steps should be to talk with your doctor of physical therapy (DPT) or TPI specialist. “For small tweaks to your game, a golf pro is great for any...

Physical Therapy After Hurricane Ian: Back, Neck, and Shoulder Pain Relief

Written by Sean Wells on February 5, 2025.

Physical Therapy After Hurricane Ian Just a week and a half ago, our lives were changed across many parts of Florida. Our gorgeous homes and trees in the Naples, Bonita Springs, and Fort Myers areas got slammed by Hurricane Ian. Ian further flooded much of central Florida and left Ponte Vedra and St. Augustine with devastating beach erosion and flooding. Needless to say, Hurricane Ian was...

Wells Physical Therapy Lectures at University of North Florida on Dry Needling and Orthopedics

Written by Sean Wells on February 5, 2025.

Wells Physical Therapy Lectures at University of North Florida on Dry Needling and Orthopedics We are excited to announce that Dr. Wells recently delivered an insightful lecture at the University of North Florida, sharing expert knowledge with students in the Master’s of Athletic Training (MSAT) program. The lecture covered dry needling and its applications in treating various...