Dr. Allison Heffron, DC, L.Ac. explains the ancient practice of Acupuncture and how our bodies meridians, or channels, are used as guides in the exact placement of the needles to treat each specific condition. Today, the appeal of acupuncture has grown even within the eyes of the skeptics. Although the interest in the therapy has […]
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Physical Therapist, Dr. Lola Omishore, explains knee arthritis, the most common form of osteoarthritis among runners, and provides five useful tips in preventing the condition from getting worse and managing pain. Running with Knee Arthritis Osteoarthritis (OA), or simply arthritis, is known as the degeneration of articular cartilage within a specific joint. In the runner’s
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Physical Therapist, Dr. Erin Weber, explains the conditions associated with pelvic dysfunction and how the Physical Therapy team at Physio Logic use Pelvic Floor Exercises to treat these types of conditions. Pelvic floor physical therapy involves the treatment of pelvic dysfunctions through rehabilitation of the many muscles, ligaments and nerves within the pelvis. These conditions
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Physio Logic’s Chiropactor, Dr. Mike Distler, demonstrates Active Release Technique (ART) on three different leg muscles, commonly injured by runners. Active Release Technique is used extensively by our chiropractors to treat injuries and conditions such as patellofemoral pain syndrome, iliotibial band friction syndrome, medial tibial stress syndrome (shin splints), achilles tendinitis, and plantar fasciitis. Active Release
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Using running shoes without the right “fit” for your foot can seriously affect your performance and in some cases, lead to serious injury. Physical Therapist, Dr. Sarah Whiteside, DPT, PT shares some advice on picking the right running shoes. Appropriate footwear is key to preventing injuries of the feet, ankles, knees, hips and even the lower
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Chiropractor, Dr. Ken Brassington, explains the two most common causes for disc herniations and how the chiropractic team at Physio Logic uses Flexion Distraction Decompression to treat this kind of injury. What is Flexion Distraction Decompression? Flexion Distraction Decompression is a therapeutic technique used to treat people with a variety of pain syndromes that have
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Physio Logic’s Chiropractor & Acupuncturist, Dr. Allison Heffron, shares some effective exercises to help strengthen important muscle groups related to hip stability. Practicing these exercises frequently will prevent injury and improve overall balance. IMPORTANT NOTE: Although these are being demonstrated and instructed it is not advised to perform these unless you have been prescribed these
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Physical therapist, Dr. Klaus Dobra, PT, DPT, CSCS, discusses the structure of the cervical spine and suggests exercises you can use to avoid neck pain. In order to understand the importance of treating cervical pain, it is important to first understand the anatomy, etiology, and epidemiology of the condition. ‘[Cervical] pain is the fourth
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Physio Logic’s Head Chiropractor, Dr. Stephen Szaro, explains how lateral epicondylitis, more commonly known as “tennis elbow,” is caused and how a combination of FAKTR and Kinesio Taping is used to treat it. Lateral Epicondylitis, more commonly known as “Tennis Elbow,” is an irritation of the tissue connecting the forearm muscle to the elbow. A
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Acupuncturist & Chiropractor, Dr. Allison Heffron, explains the causes of elbow pain and the benefits of using acupuncture to relieve pain during physical rehab treatment. You play golf and your elbow acts up. You play tennis and your elbow acts up. You may even be doing push-ups and, oddly, your elbow acts up. Why? You
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Pain Management Specialist & Anesthesiologist, Dr. Tanuj Palvia explains the benefits of Platelet Rich Plasma therapy (PRP) used to treat sports injuries and to help eliminate joint pain. You have probably heard about therapies like Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) being used to assist professional athletes like Tiger Woods and Hines Ward to accelerate their healing
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Physical Therapist, Dr. Erin Weber breaks down the anatomy of the glutes, and the ways you can prevent future injuries by strengthening this muscle group with corrective exercises. The powerhouse gluteal group consists of three muscles, the maximus, medius and minimus. They function to stabilize the lumbar spine and pelvis, and decrease load to the
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