Author / Physical Therapy Partners
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Prevent Parenting Injuries with These Tips
The birth of a child is an exciting time. The first few months offer incredibly rewarding and incredibly challenging moments for new parents. Many are surprised to learn just how hard parenting…
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Swimmer’s Shoulder – What Do I Do?
It is often said that swimming is one of the safest forms of exercise. For the most part, that’s true – it’s easy on the joints and can be instrumental in the…
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Preventing and Treating Common Hiking Injuries
It’s the perfect time of year to slip out of town and head for the mountains – North Carolina summers are ideal for hiking, after all. At higher elevations, cooler temperatures can…
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Don’t Let Balance Slip Away
You wobble slightly walking down a flight of stairs. Before you know it, you’re on the floor, wondering what happened to your sense of balance. Like bones and muscles, balance doesn’t remain…
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Undo the Damage of Daily Cell Phone Use
When you think about overuse injuries, your mind probably goes to sports and workplace injuries. The reality? We live in a hyperconnected world. More than ever before, we’re reliant upon our smartphones…
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Make Stress Headaches Disappear with PT Exercises
There are few things as frustrating as a stress headache. They can appear out of nowhere, rendering you useless for the rest of the day. Everybody gets them from time to time,…
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What to Expect from Your First Physical Therapy Appointment
Have you recently made the decision to start physical therapy? Congratulations – taking the first step to schedule your initial appointment is half the battle! Our team of licensed physical therapists are…
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The Importance of Rest Days
When you’re living an active lifestyle, rest days might seem counterproductive. A rest day is just wasted time that could be spent getting stronger or faster! But the truth is that rest…
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How to Choose Running Shoes
When it comes to running shoes, shoppers have plenty of options. It can be difficult to narrow the field when spoiled for choice, though – after all, there’s no single shoe that’s…
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At School or In the Woods: Backpack Safety
Whether you’re headed into class or out on the Appalachian Trail, you’re going to need a good backpack. Backpacking safely is much more than just buying a good one, however: proper posture,…
