Sports medicine research has looked at 2 advanced exercises that have shown good results in reducing and preventing injuries to the hamstring and adductor.
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Sometimes kids need some help with movement. From now on, when you think of your physical therapist, don't leave kids out of the picture!
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Healthcare, like most other things these days, isn't known for being cheap. Healthcare costs have been rising for years. But even in this environment, there are still bargains to be had - like physical therapy.
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How important is moving well? It could keep you out of the hospital. Make sure you're moving your best with an annual PT exam.
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Back Pain - Sitting is the new smoking!
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Physical therapists are experts in human movement who are trained to evaluate and treat all kinds of musculoskeletal issues. They are highly trained in prescribing and progressing exercise to help people move and feel better. Because everyone moves and everyone can benefit from exercise, physical therapists can help people through their entire lives.
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Knee and ankle injuries are amongst the most common injuries that occur during basketball. Contact injuries are often not preventable, but non-contact injuries can be prevented in-part by proper strength and endurance training, use of a good dynamic warm-up, and awareness of body mechanics with jumping/landing and change of direction.
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My areas of expertise continue to be post surgical rehab of the hip, knee and ankle as well as return to sport preparation, running injuries, dance medicine, and dry needling.
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Low Back Pain (LBP) is the most common type of pain reported in the US. The good news is that most LBP will either resolve or improve markedly within 6 weeks. The not-so-good news is that back pain is often recurrent, meaning that it can return down the road. Things like using good posture/body mechanics, moving/exercising, and managing weight can be helpful in decreasing the likelihood of a recurrence. In certain cases, seeing a healthcare provider earlier might be necessary to expedite the recovery process. The Mayo Clinic recommends early treatment IF pain is severe—even at rest, spreads down the leg, or is accompanied by numbness/tingling or unplanned weight loss.
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Steve is a Certified Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy and is the sixth person on our team to have achieved that distinction. There are currently only 87 physical therapists in the state and about 2488 physical therapists in the country with the SCS certification.
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