By Dr. Jonathan Bartley PT, DPT If you've been diagnosed with arthritis, staying active may seem like the last thing you want to do. Pain, stiffness, and swollen joints can make even simple daily activities feel challenging. However, one of the most effective ways to manage arthritis symptoms is through regular, appropriate movement. At OTB, we often hear patients say they're afraid exercise will make their arthritis worse. In reality, the right type of activity can help redu

By Dr. Jesse Sattler PT, DPT As a Doctor of Physical Therapy who works with baseball and softball athletes, one of the most common misconceptions I hear is that arm care is only necessary when pain develops. In reality, the athletes who stay healthiest throughout the season are often the ones who prioritize arm care before they ever experience symptoms. Throwing a baseball or softball is one of the most explosive and repetitive movements in sports: every throw places signifi

By Dr. Hanna Sattler PT, DPT As a Doctor of Physical Therapy, I work with patients every day who are navigating pain and injury, and the often overwhelming decision of how to treat it. One of the most common assumptions I encounter is that surgery is the “quickest fix” or the most definitive solution—especially when imaging shows something like a torn ligament, disc herniation, or joint degeneration. While surgery absolutely has its place and can be life-changing when appropr

By Dr. Stephan Stasiuk, PT, DPT For many golfers, pain has become an accepted “part of the game.” Low back stiffness after 18 holes, aching hips during rotation, elbow pain after a long range session—these symptoms are often dismissed as normal, especially with increasing age. But here’s the truth: golf pain is not inevitable. And getting older does not mean you have to swing shorter, play less, or hurt more. With proper movement, strength, and guidance from a medical profes