Category / How-to / Physical Therapy
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What the 30-Second Sit-to-Stand Test Can Tell You About Strength and Balance
Standing up from a chair may seem like a simple everyday movement, but it can reveal a lot about your strength, balance, and mobility. The 30-second sit-to-stand test, also called the 30-second…
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How Long Does Physical Therapy Usually Take?
One of the first questions people ask when considering physical therapy is simple: “How long is this going to take?” It’s a fair question. Whether you’re dealing with a recent injury, recovering…
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Off Balance? It Might Be More Than Just a Dizzy Spell
Ever feel like the room is spinning when you roll over in bed? Or lose your balance in the grocery store aisle for no reason? Maybe you’ve been struggling to focus or…
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How Shockwave Therapy Can Help Injuries
Shockwave therapy is a newer treatment offering for Physical Therapy Partners patients. Since it is new to our practice we wanted to get into the details of what it is and how…
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Short Term Benefits of Physical Therapy
Physical therapy (PT) offers numerous short-term benefits that can significantly improve a patient’s quality of life and overall well-being. Here is a list of just a few of those short term benefits…
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The Surprising Indicator You Might Need Physical Therapy
Most physical therapy patients find their way to the clinic after a fall, an accident, or an injury. While it’s true that physical therapists can do wonders to help with injury rehabilitation;…
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Holistic Healing with Nutrition and Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is an essential part of the rehabilitation process. It can help people recovering from injuries, surgeries, and managing chronic conditions. However, an often-overlooked aspect of a holistic healing approach is…
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Recovering from ACL Injuries: How Physical Therapy Can Get You Back in the Game
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury can be a devastating setback for athletes and active individuals. Whether it occurs on the field, court, or during everyday activities, an ACL injury can result…
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Physical Therapy FAQs: Answering the Most Commonly Asked Questions from Patients
Physical therapy (PT) is a form of healthcare that specializes in assessing and improving movement, function, and quality of life. For many, the concept of PT may seem intimidating or unknown. To…
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The Mind-Body Connection: How Physical Therapy Can Boost Mental Well-Being
In the fast-paced world we live in, the importance of maintaining good mental health cannot be overstated. Stress, anxiety, and depression have become increasingly prevalent, affecting millions of lives. Physical therapy, traditionally…
