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Conditions Acute Injury, Back Pain, Treatment Options
In any profession, utilized interventions and methods change with incoming ideas and evidence. New concepts and treatments often advance ahead
Treatments Hip Pain, Physical Therapy, Treatment Options
As we have detailed in previous blog posts, surgical rates for both hip labral tears and hip impingment (femoroacetabular impingement
Conditions Exercise, Hip Pain, Knee Pain, Strength Training
Knee Osteoarthritis is one of the leading causes of disability today. This painful condition limits an individual’s ability to walk,
Conditions Manual Therapy, Neck Pain, Physical Therapy, Strength Training, Treatment Options
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain or Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) is a painful condition limiting a patient’s ability to utilize the joint
Conditions Posture, Shoulder Pain, Stretching
Our current understanding of posture has changed dramatically over the past 20 years due to the influx of scientific literature
Treatments Exercise, Strength Training
Strength training is one of the most effective ways to slow the loss of muscle mass with aging (sarcopenia). Sarcopenia
Conditions Back Pain, Strength Training, Stretching
Death and taxes are said to be the two certainties in life for adults, but Ben Franklin may have added
Conditions Exercise, Manual Therapy, Physical Therapy, Shoulder Pain
Subacromial impingement syndrome is the most common cause of shoulder pain. These symptoms are easily treated with Physical Therapy interventions
Conditions Exercise, Neck Pain, Strength Training
Muscles can be a significant source of pain in our bodies. Chronic muscular pain may be found locally over the
Treatments Injury Prevention, Strength Training
Aerobic exercise has long been known to reduce an active individuals risk of chronic mental, emotional, and physical diseases. The
Treatments Exercise, Strength Training
Aerobic exercise should be the foundation of your weekly exercise program because of the mental, emotional, and physical health benefits
Treatments Exercise, Strength Training
The benefits of strength training are well established including improved bone density, metabolism, flexibility, body composition, and mental health. In
Conditions Physical Therapy, Stretching
Few things remind me of how far we have come as a profession than ultrasound. Early in my career we
Patient Resources Hip Pain
Arthroscopic hip surgery is one of the fastest growing orthopedic surgical procedures today. This procedure is commonly utilized to treat
Sport Injuries Sports Performance, Stretching
Foam rolling has become a popular exercise intervention used to improve sports performance, accelerate recovery from workouts and training, and
Conditions Exercise, Manual Therapy, Physical Therapy, Treatment Options
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of plantar heel pain estimated to affect 10% of the general population through
Health & Performance Recovery, Running
Athletes have always sought remedies and treatments which accelerate their recovery from workouts. Optimal recovery allows for higher training intensities
Conditions Ankle Pain, Hip Pain, Physical Therapy
1.     You have experienced an illustrious and diverse career in research, education and clinical work. What is the secret to
Conditions Knee Pain, Physical Therapy, Treatment Options
Meniscal tears are a common knee diagnosis and can occur either traumatically or gradually over time. This latter type of
Sport Injuries Exercise, Treatment Options
Each day we meet with athletes, clients, and patients who present with an injury or condition involving an injury to
Sport Injuries Sports Performance
Hamstring injuries are one of the most common injuries in both individual and team sports. In sports such as soccer
Patient Resources Exercise
Exercise remains one of the most underutilized treatments for mental health disorders.  The treatment effects of aerobic exercise have been
Treatments Exercise, Injury Prevention
Exercise remains one of the most powerful interventions to improve your mental, emotional, and physical health. Specifically, aerobic exercise, when
Conditions Exercise, Hip Pain, Knee Pain, Strength Training
Patient’s with knee arthritis often experience pain with weight bearing activities including, standing, walking, stair climbing, and hiking. In our