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 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,...

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 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 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 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...

Plant-Based Diets for Weight Loss and Arthritis Relief with Physical Therapy A recent study published in Obesity Science and Practice shows promise for those wanting to lose weight, improve their metabolic status, and possibly reduce arthritis symptoms: all with dietary changes. The researchers examined 244 overweight individuals for 16 weeks. The participants were randomly assigned to...