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Whiplash Injuries

February 3rd, 2022

Have you had a whiplash-like injury that has strained the neck muscles? Have you recently been in a car accident that has left your neck stiff and painful? Are you suffering with neck pain and/or loss of mobility that is affecting your daily function? Whiplash injuries are typically caused from motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries,

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Improve Your Bone Health with Physical Therapy

January 26th, 2022

Osteoporosis is a common condition in which the bones become weak and brittle. It is estimated that over 54 million Americans have osteoporosis. Osteoporosis may occasionally cause symptoms such as back pain, stooped or bent over posture with a “hump back”, loss of height, and shortness of breath. However, it is often considered a “silent”

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Boost Your Post-Run Recovery with This Simple Stretching Routine

January 14th, 2022

After a run, it’s tempting to quickly go back home, run errands, or check things off of your to-do list immediately after instead of cooling down, especially with a busy schedule. Although this may not seem like a big deal, you are actually missing out on a crucial part of your workout. What you do

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Is “Mommy’s Wrist” Making It Hard to Care for Your Newborn? PT Can Help!

January 12th, 2022

Mothers, grandmothers, and other caregivers often experience numerous aches and pains associated with caring for a newborn. Neck, back, and hip pain are some of the most commonly reported, but did you know that wrist pain is also frequently associated with motherhood? The term “mommy’s wrist” refers to thumb-sided wrist pain caused by completing regular

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Will a Cortisone Injection Relieve My Pain?

January 10th, 2022

Do you experience inflamed joints that limit you from doing your favorite activities? Do you second guess before lifting something out of fear of a sharp pain? Has your Orthopedist or Primary Care Physician (PCP) recommended a Cortisone Injection? Cortisone shots offer an appealing option for pain relief and can provide fast relief. This article will

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Concussions

January 7th, 2022

According to the CDC, it is estimated that up to nearly 4 million concussions occur during sports and recreational activities each year in the US. Although they are common, their impact is not insignificant. A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI) in which the head is suddenly moved as the result of a

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Using Your Phone Could Be Hurting Your Posture

January 5th, 2022

As we begin the new year, many people enter 2022 with new year’s resolutions. Changes such as exercising more, reading for pleasure more frequently, and increasing the amount of money saved are usually high on lists. For a lot of us, one of the main things we want to improve on is decreasing the amount

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Are You at Increased Risk For Shin Splints?

December 31st, 2021

Did you know that “shin splints” are simply the nickname for the condition known as medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS)? “Tibial” refers to the long bone of the lower leg called the tibia, which most people know as the shin bone. “Medial” refers to the inner edge of this bone, where many muscles that control

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Mid-Back Stiffness? Try These 4 Exercises to Improve Your Thoracic Mobility!

December 8th, 2021

Do you find that you are often stiff and or sore right in the middle of your back? This area, known as the thoracic spine, commonly lacks mobility due to frequent, prolonged sitting and poor posture while working at a computer, driving, or performing other daily tasks in a relatively sedentary lifestyle. Sitting in a

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