Category / Physical Therapy
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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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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…
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Treating Work-Related Injuries: How Physical Therapy Can Help You Get Back on Track
Work-related injuries can happen to anyone, no matter their industry or profession. From office workers experiencing repetitive strain injuries to construction workers facing musculoskeletal issues, these injuries can have a significant impact…
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Understanding Manual Therapy: Techniques and Benefits
When most people think of physical therapy, they picture therapist-led exercises and stretches. In reality, that’s just one aspect of the PT process. Depending on your reasons for visiting, you may require…
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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…
