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Cell Phone Use and Neck Pain

Frequent use of smart phones may be contributing to pain via common postural related disorders. The constant forward bending of the neck...

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Aquatic Therapy: Who can benefit from pool therapy?

Benefits of being in a pool: Buoyancy of water causes an individual to feel lighter and float upwards An individual who is unable to...

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What is the Rotator Cuff, exactly?

To clear up any confusion, the proper term is, indeed, the Rotator Cuff. It is not a rotator “CUP” or a Rotator Cuff or Cup either. So...

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You Are NOT your MRI: Why you shouldn’t focus on your MRI results

When seeing your doctor for a new injury, it is likely that your doctor will send you to get X-rays to clear for any suspected fracture...

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Hip Pain: Dry Needling vs. Cortisone Injections

A wonderful research article we'd like to share on Dry Needling vs. Cortisone injections for hip pain:

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What is the key to unlocking your “core”?

It’s the latest catch phrase. Everything you read about running, being an athlete, preventing low back pain, recovering from injuries,...

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Understanding Common Running Injuries

There are many common injuries that can arise from running - check out the causes, prevention adn treatment plans below Plantar fasciitis...

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When to Use Ice Versus Heat

There is often much confusion about when to use ice and when to use heat. There are different mechanical effects to each, and different...

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Warming-Up Prior to Exercise

The purpose of the warm-up is to prepare the body and ease it into a state of more intense exercise. It’s important to warm-up for a few...

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Want To Improve Your Memory? TRY EXERCISE!

Exercise benefits the body in so many different ways. Exercise has the ability to reduce insulin resistance, reduce inflammation,...

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Good Posture in the Car Matters!

Imagine you have a daily commute to work that is 30 minutes each way. That’s one hour a day, 5 hours per week, 20 hours month, and 240...

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Stretching vs Foam Rolling

I have a love / hate relationship with my foam roller. You may have experienced the “hurts so good” feeling that takes your breath away...

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The truth behind Sitting VS. Standing desks!

Many people come to physical therapy with back pain that seems to bother them while working at their desks. They often ask, "should I be...

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