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Chronic Pain
For those dealing with chronic pain, it can be a heavy burden to carry physically and emotionally. After years of pushing through pain,...
Sep 1, 2022


Rotator Cuff Tears
Rotator cuff tears impact many individuals. Tears can occur with injury, like falling with an arm stretched out, or gradual degeneration....
Aug 1, 2022


Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) often presents similarly to shoulder and neck pain. However, the cause of the pain is due to compression...
Jul 1, 2022


Bunions
Most have heard of bunions or know personally from the direction their toes start moving. A bunion is when your big toe starts turning...
Jun 1, 2022


Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a rare form of arthritis that impacts the spine due to an inflammatory response.
May 1, 2022


Piriformis Syndrome
How do you know if you have piriformis syndrome or sciatica? Both diagnoses involve the sciatica nerve but where the compression occurs...
Apr 1, 2022


Herniated Discs
People with back or neck pain are often fearful as to whether they have a herniated disc. If they've had an MRI, it's likely a herniated...
Mar 1, 2022


Sciatica
What a pain in the A$$ How do you know if you have sciatica or something else? Sciatica originates in the lumbar spine, usually from a...
Feb 1, 2022


Adductor Strain
The adductors are our inner thigh muscles. They run from the groin down to the inside of the knee. The adductors are strained most often..
Jan 10, 2022


ITB Syndrome
The IT Band is connective tissue that runs from the hip to the knee on the outer part of the thigh. When this band becomes tight, or unable
Sep 1, 2021


What Causes Pinching In The Groin?
The hip is comprised of 2 bones: the femur and the pelvis, creating a ball and socket joint. The hip should freely be able to move in all...
Aug 1, 2021


Knee Osteoarthritis
Arthritis is a condition that impacts many people. However, just because you're getting older does not guarantee you will get debilitating..
Jul 1, 2021


What Can I Do About My Knee Osteoarthritis?
Arthritis is a condition that impacts many people. However, just because you're getting older does not guarantee you will be in pain.
Mar 1, 2021


Ankle Sprain Treatment
Are you someone who has rolled your ankle several times? Maybe even when stepping off a curb, or walking on uneven ground?
Jan 28, 2021


Do I Have Plantar Fasciitis?
What Is Plantar Fasciitis And What Can You Do About It?
The plantar fascia is connective tissue that runs from the calcaneus (the heel) to..
Jan 4, 2021


How To Properly Use A Cane and Fit It To The Correct Height
Learn what side to hold your cane in and how to make sure it is set to the proper height.
Dec 18, 2020


Happy Thanksgiving! Have You Thought of What Gift To Give This Holiday Season?
With Thanksgiving just a few days away, that means the holiday rush and gift giving season is about to begin. If you're like me, figuring...
Nov 23, 2020

From Student Athletes to Entrepreneurs: Comparing Personal Training and Physical Therapy
Learn about the power of utilizing physical therapy and personal training together. How 2 student athletes took the leap to entrepreneurs.
Nov 10, 2020


What Does A Physical Therapist Do?
Many people do not know exactly what PT's do outside of rehabbing injuries or working with people who just had surgery...
Nov 3, 2020


Fall Cleanup: Protect Your Back
With the leaves falling, you know it is time to rake and clean up the yard for winter. For some, raking is easy. For others, it is a big...
Oct 25, 2020
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