Category / Physical Therapy
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The Functional Movement Screen and The Madness of March
We are now in the full swing of March Madness as evidence of #2 Seed Arizona and #4 Seed Virginia losing on the first day of the tournament. The madness of March…
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Tess Dunn Earns Doctorate of Physical Therapy
Physical therapists are licensed healthcare providers and movement specialists that evaluate, diagnose, and treat a variety of health conditions in people of all ages and abilities. Physical therapy can improve your quality…
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Managing Chronic Pain with Physical Therapy
Each year, more than 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. As our populations ages, these numbers are likely to increase. More than a mere inconvenience, chronic pain can significantly impact a…
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Pickleball Injury Prevention Guide
Every year, pickleball grows in popularity. The game – an improvisation of ping-pong and badminton – is played on a court using a soft-ball sized ball with holes and paddles similar in…
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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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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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Proper Weight Lifting Form
In daily life, you will inevitably have to pick something up that is heavy. It might be a box while you’re moving, a new piece of furniture to move into your home,…
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Rotator Cuff Injury and Protection
Your shoulder is a critically important part of your body, a complex arrangement of bones, tendons, and muscles that perform essential functions. One of the most important areas of your shoulder is…
