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Welcome to your resource for educational health content meant to inspire you to get on the path to wellness! We share health, exercise, and recovery tips, and insight into our services.

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April 5, 2023

Does osteoarthritis affect you?

Do you feel sore and achy in your joints after physical work, exercise, or just a long day? It’s possible that you may be experiencing the symptoms of osteoarthritis. According […]

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March 8, 2023

Avoid injury while increasing activity

Whether you walk for exercise, play weekend sports, or are an avid athlete, injuries can happen from time to time. This usually occurs from overusing muscles, tendons and ligaments. When […]

Athletics

February 15, 2023

3 essential stretches everyone can do

When you’re at work, chances are you’re seated for the better part of 8 hours. Unfortunately, the more sedentary we are, the more prone to injury we become. Flexibility leads […]

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December 16, 2022

5 conditions you didn’t know PT can treat

Vertigo Vertigo is a mechanical inner ear problem that causes short periods of a spinning sensation when the head is moved in certain positions. This feeling of dizziness can make […]

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November 10, 2022

Helping people with chronic pain

Chronic pain affects each person experiencing it differently. In some cases, chronic pain can lead to decreased activity levels, job loss, or financial difficulties, as well as anxiety, depression, and […]

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October 5, 2022

What is dry needling?

Dry needling is one of the most popular treatments that we have to offer at all our clinics. Patients that are afraid of needles or are hesitant, are believers by […]

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October 5, 2022

5 Common Questions About Physical Therapy

What is physical therapy? Physical therapy is a combination of manual therapies, modalities, and exercises that help a person’s body get back to functioning at what is normal for them. […]

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September 12, 2022

Low Back Pain Relief

Do you have… Pain that may be sharp, stabbing or dull, localized to one side of the pelvis/low back, groin, or tailbone? Pain that radiates down to the knee? Pain […]

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January 27, 2023

Soreness vs. Pain

Soreness vs. Pain: What’s the difference One of the biggest complaints we see after a patient’s first appointment is that they’re still in pain or ‘the therapist made it worse’. […]

Patient being treated for balance and gait.

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January 3, 2023

Falls and the role of physical therapy

Winter weather has moved in and with it comes an increase in falls and accidents. Whether you slip shoveling snow or lose your balance getting out of your car, falls […]

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November 29, 2022

Cold Weather Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care, and as the seasons change, your chances of developing acute back pain may go up. Typically, the […]