Game On: Common Injuries in Youth Soccer and How to Prevent Them
Youth soccer – it's all about the love of the game, the thrill of competition, and maybe a little post-game snack action. But sometimes,...
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Jul 82 min read
Make a Splash: How PT Helps Swimmers Get Back in the Pool
Swimming – kids' favorite summer activities, adults' best low-impact exercise. But as with all sports, injuries can put a damper on all...
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May 33 min read
Straighten Up: How Proper Posture Can Ease Your Pain
Have you ever stopped to think about how you're sitting or standing right now? Posture might not be something we pay much attention to,...
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May 32 min read
Getting to Know Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Ever heard of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)? It's like the body's connective tissues decide to do their own thing, and it can make life a...
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Apr 43 min read
Spring Has Finally Sprung and So Has Gardening Season!
I love to garden, but I'm an absolute black thumb. I'm lucky if I can grow weeds! Still, every year, I throw on my grungy jeans, put on...
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Apr 42 min read
Physical Therapy After Oral/Head/Neck Cancer
When you have been diagnosed with oral, head, or neck cancer, physical therapy is probably not something that crosses your mind. There's...
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Mar 42 min read
Why Maintaining a Healthy Weight is Vital for Your Joint Health
As physical therapists, we see joint pain that has many different causes. The most common causes of joint pain are injury, overuse, and...
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Jan 112 min read
Physical Therapy for Expectant Mothers
80% of Americans will experience lower back pain in their life, but women have an increased risk of lower back pain. One explanation for...
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Dec 5, 20232 min read
This Is the Body Part You Aren't Stretching, But Should Be
Are you stretching your ankles? Chances are, you’re probably not. But considering how much you use your feet throughout the day, it might...
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Oct 12, 20234 min read
Physical Therapy vs. Chiropractic Care
Our patients often ask what the difference is between physical therapy and chiropractic care. It's a good question, since the goal of...
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Sep 11, 20232 min read
Preventing Falls
Did you know : every 13 seconds a person is treated in the emergency room for a fall related injury? every 20 minutes, someone dies from...
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Sep 7, 20232 min read
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Intimacy
Pelvic floor physical therapy can be used to treat or help treat a number of sexual health problems. Pelvic floor physical therapy (PFPT)...
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Aug 3, 20232 min read
You'll Never Guess What Common Item Affects Your Back Pain
Back pain can be caused by many things. People often point to sitting at work all day or repetitive lifting, whether of boxes, children,...
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Aug 3, 20233 min read
Physical Therapy for the New Parent
Pregnancy and birth is very hard on a person's body. During pregnancy, the pelvis widens and ligaments are stretched. Joints through the...
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Jun 19, 20233 min read
3 Ways Physical Therapy Can Help Manage Headaches
Everyone has had a headache before - but did you know there are over 150 different types of headaches? This can make it difficult to...
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Jun 14, 20233 min read
What is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo?
What is Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo? Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is the most common cause of vertigo, or a false...
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May 3, 20233 min read
Minimize Your Pain By Sitting Up!
Do you sit at your computer for hours on end? If you answered yes, you’re no different than so many of us. We tend to sit with our head...
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Aug 12, 20223 min read
Pills or Pain Relief?
Physical therapists are pretty amazing medical professionals: they are experts on the mechanics of the whole body! A physical therapist...
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Aug 12, 20223 min read
Drink Beer and Be Healthy
The downfalls of alcohol are often talked about: get drunk and have a hangover, drinking and driving will lead to arrest, beer is just...
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Aug 12, 20223 min read
Reducing Foot Pain During the Summer
After the winter, it is so exciting to have warm weather on the way in! However, the warmer weather often leads to foot pain. The biggest...
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