Category: Physical Therapy

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How Important Are Low Back MRIs?

November 22nd, 2022

Lumbar degenerative changes are commonly found in spine imaging but often occur in pain-free individuals as well as those with back pain.  Have you been told that you have a disc bulge at L4-L5? Are you scared that you may need surgery after reviewing your imaging results? Have you been told that you have to

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How Poor Posture Can Lead to Pain and Disability

November 17th, 2022

If you spend long periods of time sitting at a computer, looking at your phone, or working at a desk, you may be at risk of developing poor posture. These activities can contribute to forward head posture where the head and neck are positioned in front of the shoulders at rest. This, along with other

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5 Tips for Running a Thanksgiving 5k Run

November 15th, 2022

1) Train Before Race Day  Running a Thanksgiving 5k has become a tradition for many people. It can be a fun way to spend time with family and engage in physical activity. But, if this is one of the few races you participate in throughout the year, training beforehand is beneficial for preventing injury and

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Neck Pain? Weakness May Be A Factor

November 7th, 2022

In those without any neck pathology, the cervical spine should move freely to end range flexion, extension, sidebending, and rotation without pain. For many, these motions can be painful; indicating the presence of some underlying issue that typically is musculoskeletal in origin. This type of condition can make it difficult to look for traffic when

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Management of Osteoarthritis of The Hip

October 31st, 2022

Osteoarthritis (OA) happens to most people as a result of the aging process. It can happen from wear and tear on the joint, a history of injuries to a joint, and overall degeneration of the articular cartilage that lines the joining surfaces of bone in a joint. It commonly occurs in those over 50 years

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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

October 28th, 2022

Do you ever experience numbness, tingling, and/or aching pain in your arm or shoulder? Does this worsen with overhead reaching? Do you have pain in your upper back or neck? These can all be the signs of a condition called thoracic outlet syndrome. This article will discuss some of the causes and treatment options for

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Pain Affecting Your Walking? You May Be Experiencing One of These Conditions

October 25th, 2022

Pain in the foot and ankle can affect gait quality, the ability to ascend and descend stairs, and make completion of activities of daily living difficult. It can be caused by a number of factors that will be discussed in this article.  Common Foot & Ankle Pathologies Ankle pain can be caused by injury, overuse,

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Assessing the Saroiliac Joint (SI)

October 20th, 2022

Do you feel pain in your back when you stand up from a chair? Are you taking uneven strides when you walk due to sacral discomfort?  Back pain can be difficult to diagnose due to many conditions that cause it such as herniated discs, muscle strains, arthritis, spinal stenosis. However, sacroiliac joint dysfunction makes up

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Degenerative Disc Disease(DDD): What Is It & What Can Be Done?

October 18th, 2022

As we age, changes occur to the tissues that surround and support our joints. This is no different within the context of the spine. Degenerative disc disease is a common condition in older adults that can result in back pain, numbness and tingling of the arms or legs.  What is Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD)? Sometimes

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