Hispanic Heritage Month: Cultural Influences of Pelvic Floor PT

Urinary Incontinence is a highly prevalent issue among women globally, including underrepresented women such as those in the Hispanic community.  In many Latin American cultures, discussions about bladder control and incontinence are stigmatized or considered private matters affecting an individual’s willingness to seek help from a pelvic floor specialist for preventative measures.  Common Barriers:  …

Learn how to access your healthcare insurance coverage for physical therapy

HealthCare Insurance Coverage for Physical Therapy

Learn how to access your insurance benefits and understand your policy for a smoother healthcare experience. At Synergy Physical Therapy and Wellness in Northeastern Ohio, we understand that navigating healthcare insurance can often feel like an impossible task. With complicated policies, terms, and conditions, understanding how to access your insurance benefits and fully comprehend your…

Two people reaching for each other's hands with a MS orange ribbon nestled on top of the palms. This represents Synergy Physical Therapy and Wellness' efforts in providing physical therapy that benefits the stages of MS

Physical Therapy Benefits During Stages of MS

Physical therapy plays an essential part in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) symptom management. Benefits of physical therapy for people with MS include regaining lost function, improving the body’s overall strength, and preventing the worsening of symptoms over time. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, generally progressive disease that usually affects young adults. There are about 400,000…

A woman resting on the massage table during an acupuncture or dry needling treatment. Although they may look similar, there are differences between dry needling and acupuncture.

What Is The Difference Between Dry Needling and Acupuncture?

In today’s rapidly expanding realm of therapeutic techniques, two often-confused treatments are dry needling and acupuncture. While both employ slender, sterile needles inserted into the body, their origins, intentions, and methodologies diverge significantly. Dry Needling, a modern intervention rooted in Western medicine, targets specific trigger points in muscles to alleviate pain, improve range of motion,…