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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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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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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Improve Posture with Physical Therapy

Improve Posture with Physical Therapy

Posture is a term that can be misunderstood as it can mean different things to different people. To some, it refers to how you stand or sit in one position, while others may use the term "posture" to describe the position of your body when you're moving around. Either way, posture can impact your...

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Top 5 Reasons to Choose Physical Therapy First

Top 5 Reasons to Choose Physical Therapy First

Physical therapy benefits people of all ages with recent or chronic injuries, pre and post-operative conditions, and medical conditions that limit mobility and the ability to function normally. An individualized therapy program can help people return to their prior level of function, reduce or...

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Exercises to Treat Low Back Pain

Exercises to Treat Low Back Pain

Low back injuries affect almost 80% of people at some time. Additionally, the discomfort may be far more severe than a simple backache. The discomfort may spread to other parts of your body, trigger severe muscular spasms, and leave you unable to do anything except lie in bed. While low back pain...

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