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Golfer’s Elbow: A Common Cause of Elbow Pain

March 1st, 2023

Overuse injuries frequently occur at major joints and can significantly limit a person’s ability to engage in recreational or leisure activities. One example of these types of injuries is “Golfer’s Elbow.” Also known as medial epicondylitis, this injury causes pain on the inner aspect of the elbow, often as the result of repetitive movements involving

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What is Scoliosis?

February 27th, 2023

What is Scoliosis? Scoliosis is defined as a lateral curvature of the spine. The spine has normal forward and backward curvatures, however a curvature toward the side can give rise to pain, difficulty breathing, weakness, and more. There are different levels of severity of scoliosis. In the more mild cases, there is no need for

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Benefits of Eccentric Training

February 22nd, 2023

Building muscular strength can be done in a variety of ways. Generally, the load applied to a muscle should be challenging enough to promote cellular changes in the muscle itself. This concept, along with adequate rest, is foundational to increasing the amount of force a muscle can generate.  Concentric vs Eccentric A muscle can generate

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Hamstring Strains & Recovery

February 15th, 2023

Hamstring strains are common in sports involving high speed dynamic movements such as soccer, football, hockey or any activities involving rapid changes in knee position. These injuries can cause significant pain and limit one’s participation in daily activities. This article will discuss the anatomy of the hamstrings, causes of strains, and information on recovering from

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6 Reasons to See a Physical Therapist

February 13th, 2023

1) Pain Management Pain can occur due to many reasons: falls, muscle imbalances, sports, and more. We are able to help you address the impairment and provide manual techniques along with an individualized program to correct any imbalances to help you get back moving without pain.  2) Avoid Surgery Physical therapy has proven to be

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Treatment Options For A Torn Meniscus

February 10th, 2023

Knee injuries are common among those who engage in recreational sports or exercise. One of the most prevalent injuries are meniscus tears. This can occur acutely during activity or happen gradually over time. Regardless of the mechanism of injury, a torn meniscus can lead to significant knee pain and subsequent disability. What is The Meniscus? 

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Hip Thrust vs Bridging Exercises

February 8th, 2023

Which Exercise is Best? The Bridge and Hip Thrust are commonly used exercises in physical therapy as well in the gym. A recent study has examined muscle activity during both of the exercises. Though they seem similar, the exercises differ in muscle activation. The muscles examined in the study include: the erector spinae, which extend

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Neck Pain? Physical Therapy Can Help

February 7th, 2023

Neck pain is commonly reported with an estimated annual prevalence ranging from 30-50% of adults. Of those who experience this problem, approximately 30% will develop chronic, long-term symptoms. Therefore, it is evident that neck pain, also called cervicalgia, should be addressed in a timely manner with emphasis on promoting long-term improvements. This article will discuss

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Physical Therapy Can Help With Falls

February 3rd, 2023

Demographics A recent study has analyzed the occurrence of falls in the population. The study found that there was an increased risk of falls in: women compared to men and those who are fearful of falling (Lim, 2019). Similarly, there is an increase in occurrence of falls with an increase in age as well as

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