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April 8, 2015
How to prevent injury when spring cleaning.
Now is the time of year to start cleaning the house after the long winter. This is one of the most common times of the year for back, hip and...
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January 27, 2015
Are your shoulders and neck tight from carrying around all the heavy bags of your Holiday goodies
Try this simple stress to help relieve any neck and shoulder tension caused by the Holidays!
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January 15, 2015
Backyard Basics: Snow Shoveling and Blowing
Be Heart Smart Avoid eating, smoking, or drinking caffeine prior to shoveling Smart Tips Don’t move snow twice Remove snow in stages Maintain your snow – straighten front edge...
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January 8, 2015
How to prevent falling on the ice and snow blog
During the winter months there is a lot of ice and snow on the ground to slip and fall on. Slipping and falling is the most common injury during the...
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November 13, 2014
Treating Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction
Many people don’t realize how common pelvic floor muscle dysfunction (Including the symptoms of urinary incontinence and pelvic pain) is for women. A recent study showed 19% of women 65-74...
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October 13, 2014
Getting Off On The “Wrong Foot” Can Set You Back.
64% Of People Report Substantial Decrease In Back Pain And Faster Recovery When Treatment Incorporates An Exercise Program. Studies Show Exercise Relieves Back Pain, Decreases Cardiac Risk, Reduces Blood Pressure...
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November 14, 2013
Knee and Ankle Injuries, Obesity, Top List Of 5 Causes Of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a significant health problem worldwide. It affects approximately 10% of men and 18% of women over 60 years of age. Osteoarthritis generally affects weight bearing joints like the...
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November 4, 2013
A Sneaky Problem For Physical Therapy Patients – Mild Dehydration, So Ask Me About Coconut Water!
There are different levels of dehydration from mild to severe, but as a physical therapist, I am more interested in the mild. Why? With moderate to severe dehydration, symptoms like...
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November 16, 2012
Preventing Injuries – Knowing When To Use Dynamic or Static Stretching
Stretching before and after exercise is the right idea when done correctly. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) we have no conclusive evidence making a connection between stretching...
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August 23, 2012
Why Your MRI or CT Scan May Do More Harm Than Good
Studies Now Show An Estimated 50% of CT Scans and 33% of MRIs For Low Back Pain Are Unnecessary And Lead To Higher Surgery Rates BySharon Cole with PThelps.com Staff...