by coastlinetherapy | Jan 16, 2025 | Article
Fall Prevention: Finding Your Balance for a Safer Tomorrow By Hollan Oliver, DPT, OCS, SCS Falls are a serious health concern for older adults, often leading to injuries, reduced independence, and diminished quality of life. According to the American Physical Therapy...
by coastlinetherapy | Nov 29, 2024 | Article
Are MRIs Necessary Before Starting Physical Therapy? By Hollan Oliver, DPT, OCS, SCS Patients often express frustration and confusion over conflicting MRI results. A well-known example illustrates the limitations of MRIs: a patient underwent ten MRIs, eachreviewed by...
by coastlinetherapy | Oct 29, 2024 | Article
Ouch! Why Does My Hip Hurt? By Hollan Oliver, DPT, OCS, SCS As a physical therapist, I frequently see patients who ask, “Why does my hip hurt?” Hip pain is a common issue, and it can have a range of causes. Whether the pain is sharp or achy, constant or...
by coastlinetherapy | Sep 29, 2024 | Article
Understanding Concussions in Soccer: Risks, Recovery, and the Role of Physical Therapy By Hollan Oliver, DPT, OCS, SCS A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a forceful blow to the head or body that makes the brain shake within the skull. This...
by coastlinetherapy | Sep 16, 2024 | Article
A Fisherman’s Guide to Shoulder Pain: Simple Steps for Relief By Hollan Oliver, DPT, OCS, SCS As a physical therapist and former lobsterman, I’ve experienced firsthand the physical demands that fishing can place on the body, especially the shoulder. Repetitive tasks...
