Shoulder problems are more common than everyone thinks. Whether it is general pain or a limited range of motion, there are a few exercises that can be practiced to keep the joints flexible, reduce pain, and improve balance and strength: Scapular Squeezes (preferably done on a foam-roller): Holding light weights (2-3 pounds) lift arms straight […]
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Many acute injuries or repetitive stress injuries can come from sports such as tennis, squash, basketball, baseball, surfing, biking, golf or a fall on the hand-also known as a FOOSH injury all on outstretched hand injury). It’s a good idea to get checked out after any kind of fall on your hand if you have
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By: Amy Montia, Licensed Massage Therapist. Acupressure is one of the many techniques in medical massage that may be helpful for pain relief. Let’s explore what acupressure is, how it feels, and who might benefit from it. Let’s also, compare it to some other similar techniques (specifically acupuncture, trigger point therapy, myofascial therapy, and shiatsu),
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By: Dr. Stephen Szaro, DC. The intervertebral disc (IVD) is situated between each vertebra of the spinal column. However, there is no disc between the first two vertebrae of the neck or within the segments of the coccyx. The IVD is a fibrocartilaginous cushion serving as the spine’s shock-absorbing system. It also assists in the
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By Jeanine Robotti, Physical Therapist and Clinic Director. Causes, Symptoms, and Physical Therapy for Sciatica Sciatica, also referred to as lumbar radiculopathy, is a common term to describe several symptoms related to lumbar nerve root irritation. The most common symptom is pain radiating down the back of the thigh and into the lower leg. Low
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Vestibular Therapy Specialist and Physical Therapist, Dr. Klaus Dobra, PT, DPT, CSCS, explains the causes, symptoms, and treatment of Vertigo and Vestibulopathy, by using Vestibular Therapy. Today in Physical Therapy, we will be exploring the fundamental differences between the two most common abnormalities of the vestibular system, how to differentiate them, and what a course
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By: Dr. Erin Weber, PT, DPT. Pelvic floor physical therapy involves the treatment of pelvic floor dysfunctions through rehabilitation of the many muscles, ligaments and nerves within the pelvis. These conditions can range from minor to severe. Common concerns include pain, bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunction. Postpartum Pain And Weakness One of the most commonly
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By: Dr. Sarah Kostyukovsky, PT, DPT, OCS Back pain is the “common cold” of the musculoskeletal world. According to the National Institute of Health, 80% of adults will experience back pain at some point in their lives. We are biased, but physical therapy should be up there as the first line of defense against back
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By: Samantha Wineke, Health Coach Americans aren’t sleeping! According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than one third of Americans are not sleeping enough. While we don’t recommend skimping on sleep, we want to make sure that the time you devote to sleep is as effective and efficient as possible. Quality sleep helps improve
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By: Michelle Miller, Clinical Nutritionist & Rachel Naar, Registered Dietitian We’ve all heard the phrase ‘what to expect when you’re expecting,’ but what about what you should EAT when you’re expecting? Or how about how to care for yourself BEFORE you’re expecting? Here we take a deep dive into the proper nutrition for pregnancy. Allow us to separate
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By: Michelle Miller, Clinical Nutritionist & Rachel Naar, Registered Dietitian We’ve compiled a list of helpful tips to get you in the zone for bone health. After all, they support us (brain, heart, organs), we should support them! Got a bone to pick? Bad-for-the-Bone Actions Bone health can be compromised by: If you’d like to learn more about
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By: Dr. Klaus Dobra, PT, DPT, CSCS Today, nothing has more buzz than anything that carries a tagline of “tech.” However, with the rise of a new age come the consequences of new posture. In this addition of Why Am I Hurting, we will be discussing the phenomenon of tech neck, its causes, and methods
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