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Don’t Fall For It: Tips to Keep You Safe and Steady on Your Feet
According to the World Health Organization, falls are the second leading cause of accidental death worldwide. Take an active approach and learn how to recognize the warning signs.
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Strong Bones For Life: The Key to Staying Active and Independent as You Age
Nearly 10.2 million Americans 50 years and older suffer from osteoporosis. In addition, 43.4 million Americans suffer from low bone mass. Learning how to counteract the natural decline of bone mineral density can play a crucial role in reducing the risk of injury during your golden years.
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10 Tips for Managing Low Back Pain
Almost everyone experiences low back pain at some point in their life. Poor posture, faulty body mechanics, sedentary lifestyles, and lack of exercise can all contribute to the achy feeling. Sometimes the pain can be more complex, involving an injury or the bodys natural degenerative process. Regardless of the cause, you should follow some basic strategies to help manage the pain.
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High vs. Low Ankle Sprains – What’s the difference?
Leading up to the Super Bowl, Patrick Mahomes' high ankle sprain was a hot topic of discussion. Here's our take...
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Dynamic Warm-Ups
Don't let cold weather hinder your performance. Learn how to prepare your body for exercise with a dynamic warm-up to avoid injury.
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Advanced Tech – EMG Biofeedback
The term Electromyographic Biofeedback may seem like a mouthful but the rehab benefits are mounting. The primary use of EMG biofeedback is to monitor voluntary muscle activation as it relates to neuromuscular control. This treatment method assists with retraining the body's natural electrical system to contract it's muscles - a foundational concept after any injury.
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Take Control of Your Health
When was the last time you had your musculoskeletal system examined? Do you have aches and pains that you've just decided to live with?
Society has conditioned us to see the dentist regularly, along with annual physical and eye exams. Unfortunately, most people never think twice about having a yearly exam with a doctor of physical therapy.
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Return To Sport Testing
Safely returning an athlete to competition after ACL reconstruction is a highly individualized process. The 2016 Consensus statement on return to sport from the first World Congress in Sports Physical Therapy discusses three main components to Return to Sport: Return to participation, return to sport, and return to performance.
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The Power of Home Exercise Programs
If you’ve been to physical therapy, you likely got a home exercise program. Research says that if you do your home exercise program, you’ll have a significantly better chance of…
A Physical Therapy Holiday Survival Guide
Keeping up with physical therapy during the holidays is tough. There are so many other things to do – cooking, parties, shopping, traveling, and visiting with family and friends. But…
Frozen Shoulder – Understanding the Process
Frozen shoulder, also known as “adhesive capsulitis,” is a condition that results in stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint for more than three months. As the term indicates, it…
Stay Cool, Stay Fit: Exercising Safely During a Heat Wave
Are you telling yourself it's too hot for exercise? Staying active in a heat wave can be a challenge. Here are the best tips to keep moving.
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