Tag / Physical Therapy
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What’s the Source of Your Lower Back Pain?
Eight in 10 Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives. The lower back is among the most common type. Lower back pain is more than a mere inconvenience…
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How Seniors Can Maintain Mobility
Your golden years are full of moments you wouldn’t dream of missing out on. From dancing at your child’s wedding to chasing after grandkids, these times are indeed precious. The last thing…
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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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Is Your Pillow Causing Neck Pain?
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as crawling into a comfortable bed at the end of a long day. As you curl up with your favorite pillow, though, you may find it challenging…
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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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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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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,…
