Knowing your care is in capable and compassionate hands should be the right of everyone seeking any form of medical care, but the health care industry still has a way to go in terms of progress. Sadly, stigma and discrimination impact health care across the board for LGBTQ+ folks, especially...
Are you looking to build more muscle as you train for an athletic event? Perhaps you need to increase your muscle mass as part of your recovery after a major operation or illness. No matter why you’re considering blood flow restriction therapy (BFR) to support your muscle growth, the treatment...
Co-Authored by Darrion Ardoin, SPTA, Houston Community College We have all experienced Low Back Pain (LBP) at one point or another. Whether we slept in an awkward position and woke up with some stiffness or spent all day running errands and now it's a little achy. When this pain goes...
Co-Authored by Adriana Davis, SPTA, Houston Community College There are many well-known symptoms associated with pregnancy, such as food cravings, nausea, and cramping. Unfortunately, there are other not-so-great things going on with women's bodies during and after pregnancy that aren’t widely talked about. Diastasis recti (DR) is one of them....
When you have arthritis, tasks and activities that once seemed simple suddenly add a layer of challenge. The joint pain and stiffness from rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, and other types might motivate you to reduce movements and activities to avoid increasing symptoms and uncomfortable swelling. Contrary to many people’s assumptions,...
You might rarely think about the muscle group, but your pelvic floor supports all the organs in your pelvic region. This consists of your bladder and bowels; for women, it also includes the uterus and vagina. As you can imagine, childbirth affects these muscles. Delivering a baby can cause trauma to your...
Sustaining an injury during sports, on the job, or any other context could mean weeks of treatment and rehabilitation before you can get back into your normal flow. Most people aren’t keen on spending a long time in recovery, especially if they’re typically active and enjoy physical activities. Fortunately, you...
The LGBTQ+ community has made undeniable strides in acceptance in our culture in the past few decades. With same-sex marriage legalization in 2015 and the Respect for Marriage Act being signed into law just last month, acceptance in the general population has increased in many ways. But there is no...
Back pain and problems are among the most-reported issues by physicians in the United States. Although many instances of back pain go away on their own or with gentle treatment, nearly 16 million people in the US struggle with long-term or chronic back pain that affects them daily. This can result in...
Shoulder pain isn’t always easy to treat. You use your shoulder constantly, exacerbating the damage and slowing healing for specific injuries. It’s no surprise that 40%-50% of people report ongoing or recurrent shoulder pain at a 12-month follow-up after treating it the first time. Some shoulder pain goes away...
Building muscle may be your priority if you’re an athlete, especially at a competitive level. Rather than turning to nonprescription anabolic steroids and other drugs purported to help you increase muscle mass, there are more natural solutions you can try. One of those is blood flow restriction (BFR). Crom Rehabilitation proudly offers BFR...
A group of muscles located between your tailbone and pubic bone share the responsibility of supporting all of the organs in your pelvis, including your bladder and reproductive organs. Together, they’re called the pelvic floor. Typically, these muscles provide reliable support and allow you to tighten the openings of your...
You can live life for years being none the wiser about damages happening to your spinal discs. They’re round cushioning structures located between your vertebrae to absorb shock when you move or twist your back. Over time, they can dry out, accumulate injury-related damage, or their layers can wear down. ...
You’re probably familiar with arthritis as a prominent cause of joint pain, but are you aware the pain and other arthritis symptoms like stiffness can manifest in your neck? Your entire spine is made up of a series of joints called facet joints where the vertebrae link together. These joints...
Losing muscle due to age, genetics, malnutrition, being sedentary, or requiring bed rest can be particularly frustrating because of the loss of strength that comes with it. In severe cases, you might need help accomplishing tasks that you could once do independently. You know that physical therapy can help you...
By a significant margin, the most common cause of shoulder pain is rotator cuff injuries. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles that hold your arm in the shoulder socket while allowing you to move and reach with your arm. The tendons of the rotator cuff can overstretch or tear just...
by Dr. Roy Rivera, Jr., PT, PhD, DPT, MCHES More often than not, people are intimidated by the complexities of our vast health care system. Unfortunately, these same individuals become even more nervous when it comes to seeking physical therapy services. It’s easy to understand where this intimidation comes...
Physical therapy is an integral part of any rehabilitation plan, but sometimes on the road to improvements in pain and immobility is full of discomfort and difficulty of its own. Aquatic therapy offers all the benefits of regular physical therapy with a few additional advantages of its own. By engaging in physical...
Whether you need a hip replacement because of severe arthritis, osteonecrosis, or a major injury that just won’t fully heal, hip replacement surgery can be massively beneficial for your mobility and your day-to-day comfort. Yet, you won’t be able to use your hip to its full capacity within a day...
Your anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a ligament that you have on each of your knees. It’s a band of tissue that runs diagonally through the knee and stops the tibia (shin bone) from sliding out in front of the femur (thigh bone). The ligament works with other bands of...
Physical therapy is a remarkably beneficial component in treating musculoskeletal injuries, orthopedic conditions, and even various diseases involving the lungs and other organs. Yet, you might not realize the full potential of the benefits that physical therapy can have for you especially as you age. It could mean the difference...
Dizziness, weakness, and vertigo are all signs of a balance disorder and a major cause of falls, which lead to injuries. Plus, they’re more common than you might think. Balance disorders are one of the most common reasons why elderly adults visit their physicians for medical care. If you develop...
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...
For many physical therapy patients, aquatic therapy is a valuable tool that helps restore their movement and function after major injuries. Athletes in particular have high rates of musculoskeletal injuries and often want to make a full recovery so they can continue enjoying or competing in their sports of choice....
Most people will deal with neck or back pain at some point in their lives. But when this discomfort crops up, you want to find a way back to pain-free living as quickly as possible. That usually starts with identifying the cause of your pain so it can be treated....
With a pandemic raging, how active have you been this year? As vaccines roll out and people cautiously return to the world, I spend a lot of time thinking about the non-runners. The indoorsmen and women of the world, whose gyms have closed — the people without established home workout...
Houston Business Journal has placed Crom Rehabilitation among the largest Houston-area LGBT+ Owned Businesses! Beginning as a small business in 2014, Crom Rehabilitation has made a name for itself in not only the LGBT+ community, but the Houston community as a whole by providing inclusive, personalized therapy, and working closely with clients...
We are happy to announce that we are now open in Pearland! At our new Pearland location, you can expect the same dedication and care that you have come to expect from Crom Rehabilitation. We work to provide the best physical therapy for whatever physical disability or pain you may be...
Shantay, You Stay: A Healthcare Provider’s Guide to LGBT+ Inclusive Practices is a brand new book by Dr. Roy Rivera Jr., PT, PhD, DPT, MCHES, owner and lead physical therapist of Crom Rehabilitation that focuses on how healthcare providers can make their practices more inclusive, safe and affirming for the LGBT+ community. Shantay,...
Outsmart magazine is one of the Houston area’s largest LGBT+ magazines. Every year, they assemble a list of the top leaders in the LGBT+ Houston Community, from TV personalities, politicians to dentists and gyms. Dr. Roy Rivera, owner and lead physical therapist at Crom Rehabilitation has been named OutSmart Magazine’s 2020 Reader’s...
Dr. Roy Rivera, lead physical therapist and owner of Crom Rehabilitation tells us his secret for how he reached those top Google results for “Houston Physical Therapy”. Roy tells us how he garnered positive reviews on Yelp and Google to boost the visibility in order to help his business grow so much...
Dr. Roy Rivera, lead physical therapist and owner of Houston’s Crom Rehabilitation has been featured as Expertise’s Top 19 Best Physical Therapists! Crom Rehabilitation is dedicated to making personal connections with every client, so that they can be a part of their recovery process. We create custom therapy regimes for every client that...
Dr. Roy Rivera, Jr., PT, PhD, DPT, MCHES, owner and lead physical therapist at Crom Rehabilitation shares his story of how Crom Rehabilitation came to be and a bit about himself and the philosophy he has always maintained. After deciding that he wanted to create something of his own, in...
This pandemic has taken its toll on every one of us. Businesses have greatly been impacted all over the country, and Houston was hit hard. Crom Rehabilitation’s owner and lead physical therapist Dr. Roy Rivera has kept his business afloat during these hard times. Roy thinks of his staff as...
Outsmart magazine, one of the largest LGBT+ magazines in Houston, recognizes outstanding leaders in the LGBT+ Community every year. This year, OutSmart Magazine has named Dr. Roy Rivera, owner and lead physical therapist at Crom Rehabilitation, the Reader’s Choice Award’s “Best Male Physical Therapist” of 2019! At Crom Rehabilitation, one of...
Crom Rehabilitation Featured in OutSmart Magazine’s “What Happens to a Physical Therapy Clinic During Covid-19?” This year has been difficult for everyone all over the world, but it has taught us that we are strong, resilient and adaptable. The Houston community has been impacted greatly by the virus, but it...
In order for healthcare clinics to best serve the community, the community must feel understood and respected. Offering excellent healthcare without also meeting the unique needs of patients within the community not only falls short of what clinics can offer patients, but also deters patients from being proactive in seeking...
Knowing if physical therapy is right for you seems like it should be an easy answer, especially if you have just had surgery as a result of an injury or have recently been in an accident resulting in strains and injury. If your doctor has recommended physical therapy due to...
In any line of work, especially when providing a service, there will always be patients and clients who are difficult or present a challenge. Physical therapy, and healthcare in general, is no exception to having patients that are combative, hostile, or in a bad mood. Most of the time, this...
So you’re about to start physical therapy, but what should you wear? You’ll want to focus on something that allows for a good range of motion but also supports any equipment or exercises that your physical therapist may employ during your treatment. In most cases, you can simply ask your...