Tag / Physical Therapy
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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,…
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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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Find The Best Office Chair
We spend a lot of time in our office chairs – especially now with most people working from home. Whether you’re working remotely or you’re in the office, odds are good that…
