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Conditions Exercise, Manual Therapy, Neck Pain, Physical Therapy
Headaches remain a significant source of pain and disability for patients in our country costing over $30 billion dollars each
Conditions Back Pain, Physical Therapy, Treatment Options
Low back pain, along with death and taxes, remains one of the certainties of life. This condition affects over 90%
Conditions Physical Therapy, Strength Training
Overuse tendon injuries can present as an acute inflammatory response (Tendinitis) or a chronic degeneration condition (tendinopathy).   These injuries result
Treatments Exercise, Strength Training
Money and time is some of the finite resources in life. As our lives become busier with work, family, and
Conditions Exercise, Rehabilitation
The acronym R.I.C.E. (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) has been utilized for decades in the clinical and self management of
Treatments Strength Training
Strength training remains one of the most important components of your exercise program. Research supports its’ utilization for improving pain,
Conditions Neck Pain
Thoracic manipulation by Physical Therapists has previously been shown to improve pain and function in patients with elbow, shoulder, and
Treatments Exercise
In America we face a energy crisis where the CDC reports 1 in 3 adults and shockingly 1 in 5
Conditions Back Pain, Neck Pain, Treatment Options
Dry needling is a treatment provided by Physical Therapists to relieve a patient’s muscular pain and associated symptoms. This intervention
Conditions Physical Therapy, Shoulder Pain, Strength Training, Treatment Options
Rotator cuff injuries span the spectrum from acute strains to chronic tendon pain (tendinopathy) and rotator cuff tears. Physical Therapy
Sport Injuries Running
Cadence, or the amount of steps taken each minute, is a common and effective running assessment. This assessment can be
Conditions Knee Pain, Treatment Options
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is becoming a popular treatment for muscle strains, arthritis/cartilage injuries, and tendinopathies, but the evidence behind
Conditions Back Pain, Chronic Pain, Exercise
Low back pain remains the most common musculoskeletal diagnosis seen by primary care providers including Physical Therapists. While the majority
Health & Performance Back Pain, Running
Up to 80% of recreational runners will experience an injury limiting training time or competition in a given year. Running
Treatments Physical Therapy
Evidence continues to support the utilization of Physical Therapists as a first line treatment for patients with musculoskeletal conditions such
Conditions Hip Pain, Injury Prevention, Knee Pain, Strength Training
Knee arthritis will affect many older adults limiting their ability to participate in their daily, occupational, and recreational activities. Lost
Sport Injuries Injury Prevention, Knee Pain, Running
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, pain under the knee cap, is the most common diagnosis of knee pain affecting both sedentary and
Treatments Strength Training
Inactive adults can expect up to a 5% loss of muscle mass each decade after age 30. This loss of
Conditions Back Pain, Physical Therapy
The statement, “Your treatment is only Physical Therapy if it is provided by Physical Therapists or Physical Therapist Assistants” rings
Sport Injuries Ankle Pain, Mobility, Running, Stretching
Lower extremity stiffness (“leg stiffness”) describes the resistance the joints and muscles in your lower body will have to movement
Conditions Exercise, Hip Pain, Knee Pain, Manual Therapy, Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy interventions including manual therapy and exercise remain the primary intervention for patients with knee arthritis. These treatments have
Conditions Hip Pain, Knee Pain
Paracetamol, or acetaminophen, was initially introduced in the late 1800s and has become the most commonly prescribed medication for fever
Conditions Hip Pain, Knee Pain, Strength Training
Knee osteoarthritis is a common and increasing diagnosis that is contributing to an rapid rise in total knee arthroplasty surgery
Treatments Treatment Options
The human body is an amazing system of interconnected tissues and organ systems designed to handle and thrive against the