How Physical Therapy Supports Bone Health During Weight Loss By Dr. Sean Wells, DPT, PT, OCS, ATC/L, CSCS, CNPT In recent years, GLP-1 inhibitors like liraglutide and semaglutide have gained popularity for their role in weight loss and metabolic health. While these medications can be highly effective in helping patients shed excess weight, they also come with a lesser-known consequence—a...

Unlocking the Benefits of Private Physical Therapy with Wells Physical Therapy When it comes to recovering from an injury, improving mobility, or managing chronic pain, personalized care can make all the difference. At Wells Physical Therapy, we specialize in private physical therapy, offering a cash pay PT model that provides flexibility, efficiency, and unparalleled one-on-one attention....

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...

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 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 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...