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Catherine Holway, P.T., D.P.T.

Physical Therapist

Catherine Holway is a physical therapist practicing in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Catherine Holway specializes in physical treatment to help a patient reduce pain, restore mobility, rehabilitate an injury, or increase movement and overall function. As a physical therapist, Catherine Holway can treat multiple conditions with exercises, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, joint mobilization, heat, ice, massage, laser or light therapy and more. Catherine Holway will create a treatment plan based on the patients specific injury or condition, and might target a specific body part or body system based on the individual.
Catherine Holway, P.T., D.P.T.
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What is the physical therapy treatment recommended for plantar fasciitis and knee pain?

Yes. Altering foot position and weight-bearing dynamics from special shoes/insoles will certainly have an impact on knee alignment and mobility. You cannot treat one without the READ MORE
Yes. Altering foot position and weight-bearing dynamics from special shoes/insoles will certainly have an impact on knee alignment and mobility. You cannot treat one without the other. Find an orthopedic PT who can address these issues.

I have a pain my back after my knee jerked forward during an accident. Please suggest a remedy.

Well, that kind of sudden impact can clench your leg and back into confusion. A PT who is familiar with a body movement approach, such as Feldenkrais, Pilates or Gyrotonics might READ MORE
Well, that kind of sudden impact can clench your leg and back into confusion. A PT who is familiar with a body movement approach, such as Feldenkrais, Pilates or Gyrotonics might be able to help your back and leg restore their fluid connections (and improve your mobility, decreasing those low back pain episodes).

Can yoga make the bones weaker?

No, typical yoga practice has no such effect on bone strength. What DOES impact your bone strength is your gut health. And that can be improved by the kind of internal attention READ MORE
No, typical yoga practice has no such effect on bone strength. What DOES impact your bone strength is your gut health. And that can be improved by the kind of internal attention to breath and body as you move through yoga routines. So, practice your deep belly breathing, explore your yoga movements that way, and stay healthy from the inside-out.

I am just 26 years old and my kneecap hurts while exercising. Is it a bone deficiency?

Hello, it's not uncommon to develop irritation in the tissues lining the kneecap, especially with jogging. I would not attribute this to any kind of deficiency. Maybe take a break READ MORE
Hello, it's not uncommon to develop irritation in the tissues lining the kneecap, especially with jogging. I would not attribute this to any kind of deficiency. Maybe take a break from jogging for a week and shift to fast-walking instead; then see if there's any change in the symptoms.
If the pain persists, it might be worth it to see an orthopedic PT to assess your leg-hip-back alignment.

Can physical therapy help in treating stress-related back pain?

Oh yes, if you find a PT who is familiar with the important stress-relief approaches, this can be very helpful for you. I have many resources for that on my website, www.nvinstitute.com. READ MORE
Oh yes, if you find a PT who is familiar with the important stress-relief approaches, this can be very helpful for you.
I have many resources for that on my website, www.nvinstitute.com.

I have a lower back pain after sex. Can physical therapy help me?

Hello. Typically, experiencing back pain after sex has more to do with "pelvic floor" issues, or nerve issues within your pelvic cavity. The most appropriate (and helpful) strategy READ MORE
Hello. Typically, experiencing back pain after sex has more to do with "pelvic floor" issues, or nerve issues within your pelvic cavity. The most appropriate (and helpful) strategy would be to locate a physical therapist who focuses on women's pelvic floor health. When things are calmed down and smoothed out within that area, reactive post-coital back pain diminishes significantly.

Is physical therapy advisable for sciatica pain?

Yes, physical therapy can be helpful for sciatica. It can not only directly treat the muscular issues triggering the nerve pain, it can also help restore proper hip and back alignment READ MORE
Yes, physical therapy can be helpful for sciatica. It can not only directly treat the muscular issues triggering the nerve pain, it can also help restore proper hip and back alignment to relieve the dynamics.

How long do you go to physical therapy for back pain?

It depends on several factors, starting with what the root cause of your pain might be. And, contrary to the favorite orthopedic stories, LESS THAN 5% of the time is pain caused READ MORE
It depends on several factors, starting with what the root cause of your pain might be. And, contrary to the favorite orthopedic stories, LESS THAN 5% of the time is pain caused by a "slipped disc" or "Pinched nerve" or other x-ray stories. Find a PT who understands this, maybe has some "visceral manipulation" experience, and can teach you the important self-care techniques to help you move beyond your pain.

Is physical therapy advisable after a hand fracture?

Yes, it would be a good idea to get him evaluated. This way, his hand, wrist, arm, and shoulder can come back "online" in the most aligned way possible.

Do I need physical therapy for tennis elbow?

Yes, it would be a good idea to get this evaluated. Your neck, shoulder, and arm need to be in good alignment for full, pain-free function, and it is not uncommon for "tennis elbow" READ MORE
Yes, it would be a good idea to get this evaluated. Your neck, shoulder, and arm need to be in good alignment for full, pain-free function, and it is not uncommon for "tennis elbow" to reflect confusion throughout the arm.

Is physical therapy a must for runners?

Well, we all move from our unique postural patterns, and over time that may put unusual strains on a runner's legs or back. So if you feel a predictable ache or twinge after your READ MORE
Well, we all move from our unique postural patterns, and over time that may put unusual strains on a runner's legs or back. So if you feel a predictable ache or twinge after your run, it might be worth getting it checked out by a PT.

Should my child be going to a physical therapist?

Has his pediatrician noticed these issues? It does sound like a Pediatric Physical Therapist would be able to discern the underlying causes here. They are trained to connect and READ MORE
Has his pediatrician noticed these issues? It does sound like a Pediatric Physical Therapist would be able to discern the underlying causes here. They are trained to connect and engage with children in a safe, reassuring way.