5 Pool Exercises for a Full Body Workout

5 Pool Exercises for a Full Body Workout

It's the end of summer, and it's time to take in those refreshing dips in your pool and use this time as a great source of exercise. The body systems most benefits from aquatic exercise include the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems. Water's hydrostatic pressure can decrease edema or...

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Why Do My Hands Fall Asleep At Night?

Why Do My Hands Fall Asleep At Night?

"Why do my hands fall asleep at night?" Waking up in the middle of the night with tingling or pain in the hands is incredibly common. This question has many answers, but most solutions go back to the nerve. Nerves are like wires in our body that transmit signals from the brain or spinal cord to...

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Tips for Reducing Swelling After an Injury

Tips for Reducing Swelling After an Injury

You twisted your ankle, landed awkwardly from a dismount, or threw too many dodgeballs at your office team builder, and now you're experiencing some pain and swelling. Why does your body react this way and what should I do to reduce swelling? Well, it's part of the body's natural healing process....

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Can You Prevent A Fall?

Can You Prevent A Fall?

Sooner or later, we all take a fall.  The fall may cause an injury, or it may not, but no matter what happens, it can be scary, and we all want to prevent experiencing a fall. As we age, the risk of falling increases significantly, and the risk of injury goes up.  Some fall facts: One out of three...

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What Is Hip Impingement and How Can You Treat It?

What Is Hip Impingement and How Can You Treat It?

Hip impingement occurs when surrounding tissues squeeze the hip joint. The hip joint consists of three bones: The femur (or thighbone) The acetabulum (pelvic socket) The pubic symphysis (connecting cartilage between two bones) The femoral head (ball) and acetabulum can be pinched between the femur...

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The Five Dimensions of Health

The Five Dimensions of Health

Physical health is the most common measure of a person’s health and the metrics of physical health are familiar for many people - weight, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, etc.  It is influenced by one’s genetics and lifestyle.  It’s likely not news to anyone reading this that diet and exercise...

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10 Things A Patient In Physical Therapy Should Know

10 Things A Patient In Physical Therapy Should Know

by Jason Sweet PT, DPT As a Clinic Director and licensed physical therapist, there are many important items I share with our patients to help them overcome their pain and get back to doing the activities they enjoy. Here are my ten most important things you need to know when going through physical...

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