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Stretching

Why do you need to stretch? Stretching is one of the most under-rated things to do as a part of your daily exercise routine. If you go to the gym or…

October 17, 2016

What is Lymphedema and why should a see a PT for it?

Lymphedema is defined as swelling in an extremity.  It is most common in the upper extremities (one or both) but can also present in one or both…

July 6, 2016

Physical Therapist: Your Overall Wellness Provider

Physical Therapists’ Role in Prevention, Wellness, Fitness, Health Promotion, and Management of Disease and Disability: Physical Therapists…

July 6, 2016

Physical Therapy for Headaches and Migraines

If you experience headaches or migraines, you understand how debilitating this condition can be. Ninety percent of people with migraines are unable…

April 4, 2016

Understanding Ligament Injuries of the Knee

The knee is supported by 4 major ligaments. You always hear about athletes and injuries to the knee but understanding the structure of the knee helps…

March 9, 2016

What’s all of that colored tape about? The world of kinesiotaping

Kinesiotaping is a relatively new concept to the general public, but it has actually been around for more than 40 years. For me, Kinesiotaping first…

February 16, 2016

Preventing Injuries While Weight Training

With the new year here, several people have hit the gym enthusiatically to start a new exercise program for their New Year's Resolution! …

February 9, 2016

“Back” to School

September is National Backpack Awareness Month Did you know that about over 2,000 backpack related injuries are reported every year?  That…

September 14, 2015

STINGERS AND BURNERS

Football season is around the corner and the risk of stingers is common. These injuries are more prevalent in contact or collision sports.  A…

August 21, 2015

Why New Moms Need Physical Therapy!

 Physical Therapy can be very beneficial to new mothers, mothers to be, and future mothers.  Unfortunately this is a fact not well known by…

August 19, 2015

Dry Needling Q & A

Despite being a popular topic for our team to discuss, Functional dry needling remains one of the most asked about topics in our clinics.  Often…

July 24, 2015

Concussion

What is a concussion? A concussion is a mild form of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head. A fall, or blow to the…

May 28, 2015

Is Your World SPINNING?

Dizziness is a common symptom of a vestibular disorder, and 35% of adults over age 40 experience a vestibular disorder. (1) Potential causes include…

April 13, 2015

Achilles Tendonitis

Definition:   Achilles tendonitis is an over use injury that occurs at the Achilles tendon, the band of tissue that connects calf muscles…

March 16, 2015

Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction

One of the most common causes of low back and pelvic pain occurs with injuries to the sacroiliac (SI) joint and ligaments.  SI joint dysfunction…

February 18, 2015