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nutrition

The Undeniable Link Between Nutrition and Pain

March 20th, 2018

Every day, we learn more about the key role that proper nutrition plays in decreasing pain. Of course, the opposite is also true — poor dietary habits can lead to, or worsen chronic pain. It’s not unusual for physical therapists to walk their patients through their lifestyle habits in order to pinpoint habits that might

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Why Physical Therapy is Critical Following a Joint Replacement Surgery

March 10th, 2018

The intricacies of joint replacement surgery can vary greatly, depending on whether the replacement involved a knee, wrist, shoulder, ankle, or hip. Yet the post-surgical recovery period for all of these procedures is remarkably similar. The most important element? Working those new joints correctly, with the help of a physical therapist. Reducing Swelling Before you

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Why Physical Therapy is Critical Following a Joint Replacement Surgery

February 20th, 2018

The intricacies of joint replacement surgery can vary greatly, depending on whether the replacement involved a knee, wrist, shoulder, ankle, or hip. Yet the post-surgical recovery period for all of these procedures is remarkably similar. The most important element? Working those new joints correctly, with the help of a physical therapist. Reducing Swelling Before you

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achilles-tendon

How Physical Therapy Can Help Your Achilles Tendonitis

February 10th, 2018

What is Achilles Tendonitis? The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the human body. This tendon joins the calf muscles to the heel bone and travels down the back of the lower leg. If it’s put under strain, it can get inflamed. This is known as Achilles tendonitis . If it’s left untreated, the

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calcium

Up Your Calcium Intake for Stronger Bones and for PT Support

January 20th, 2018

As your physical therapist may have told you, osteoporosis and osteoarthritis are often more interconnected than you might have thought. As cartilage deteriorates, the adjoining bone can become affected as well. This makes calcium more important than ever to support bone health for those suffering from deteriorating surrounding joints. Why Calcium Matters To prevent injuries

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plantar-fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Plan

January 10th, 2018

Some people wait longer than they need to when it comes to getting help for lower foot pain. Yet physical therapy can not only ease the immediate pain of plantar fasciitis, but improve the condition itself. What is Plantar Fasciitis? Because the plantar fascia runs from the ball of your foot to the heel, and

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massage-therapy

Massage Away Your Pain with Massage Therapy

December 20th, 2017

Once considered a luxury that only the rich and pampered could afford — or justify as treatment — massage is now considered an integral part of many physical therapy programs. With a variety of massage techniques to address a range of health problems, the respected practice has been proven to help significantly reduce temporary or

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opioids

How PT Can Reduce the Need for Opioids

December 10th, 2017

With unintentional drug overdoses on a sharp increase within the U.S., more medical professionals are seeking treatment options that don’t carry the risk of painkiller addiction. Certainly, reducing pain through opioids can be a legitimate treatment. Yet mushrooming addiction rates make it obvious that methods such as physical therapy can often be a better first-line

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fall-prevention

Fall Prevention Tips for the Elderly

November 20th, 2017

Physical therapy is too often seen as a “last chance” to help prevent further falls, especially for older patients who have already had a few close calls. Yet physical therapists do so much more than guide patients through helpful balance-enhancing movements — as crucial as those are. These professionals, can also be counted on to

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exercise

Exercise and Osteoarthritis

November 10th, 2017

A diagnosis of osteoarthritis in your hips, knees or other joints may seem like the perfect “excuse” to dodge workouts. Yet it’s more important than ever to keep your heart healthy and immune system strong, while also learning moves that improve your flexibility and strength. In fact, building up your muscles through physical therapy and

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