Category: PT Articles

Safe-and-Effective-Tips-For-Relieving-Stiff- Feb20th 2024

3 Safe and Effective Tips For Relieving Stiff, Achy Joints Through Physical Therapy

Sometimes we wake up in the morning feeling stiff and achy. We wonder, “Did I sleep on my neck wrong? Do I need to replace my mattress?” Actually what you need is physical therapy. It’s only normal that from time to time we feel a little off upon getting our day started! However, if you

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Physical-Therapy-Is-Important Dec20th 2023

Physical Therapy Is Important – Both Before and After Surgery

Did You Know You Can Benefit From PT Not Only After Surgery – But Before? It’s a wise idea to work with a physical therapist for physical therapy both before and after surgery. Working with a physical therapist prior to your operation — sometimes referred to as “prehab” – can help you to prepare emotionally

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Stretching is Good for You Dec10th 2023

9 Ways Stretching Can Improve Your Health and Wellness

Is stretching part of your daily life? If not, it should be. Stretching is a great way to start your day and it comes with a wide range of benefits. Don’t know where to start? Don’t fret! Our licensed physical therapists can help you create a stretching plan that will work best for you. To

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Jun20th 2021

Stress Headaches Putting a Damper on Your Day? Try Physical Therapy For Relief

Stress headaches of any kind can put a major damper on your day, sucking the fun out of planned activities and making it difficult to concentrate on work or anything else that requires your attention. While many people turn to over the counter medications as a means of addressing the lingering pain associated with headaches,

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Apr20th 2019

Relieve Hip and Knee Pain For Good with Physical Therapy!

Both the hips and knees are areas in the body where several muscles, tendons, and joints are joined together to help you achieve complex movement. If there is damage and subsequent pain in these areas, it can be difficult to perform daily activities. There are several specific ways that physical therapy can help relieve hip

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The Great Heat versus Ice Debate

Dec1st 2018

by Karen McDonald, PT, MDT Heat and ice are used frequently to relieve pain for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. Heat produces many desirable benefits including an increase in local blood flow, an analgesic effect on pain nerve endings, and a relaxation of muscles around a given joint. Heating pads, hot showers, and warm tubs/whirlpools

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Exercise Helps Breast Cancer Patients

Dec1st 2018

by Karen McDonald, PT, MDT Not counting some types of skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the U.S., regardless of race or ethnicity. According to the Center of Disease Control, 210,203 women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008. The good news is that improvements in detection are helping

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Rotator Cuff 101

Nov25th 2018

The shoulder is a complex joint with many working parts. The rotator cuff is one of the most important for proper shoulder function. Perhaps you’ve heard mention in the media of a professional athlete suffering an injury involving the cuff. Or maybe you or a family member has been unlucky enough to have found yourself

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Osteoporosis and Osteopenia Program

Nov25th 2018

Osteoporosis Osteoporosis literally means “porous bone”. It is a disease that causes bones to weaken and become brittle, which may lead to painful fractures and excessive curvature of the upper back. Osteopenia is a precursor to osteoporosis and indicates that bones are already weakened. Fortunately, osteoporosis is both preventable and treatable. 1 out of every

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Snow Shoveling Safety Tips

Oct25th 2018

Wow! We have certainly paid the price this winter for the previous few years of low snow fall totals. I figured a review of proper body mechanics when shoveling would be a very relevant topic for this month’s Agility Online e-newsletter. As with most activities involving the spine, remember that it is critical to avoid

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