Getting You Back to Better
There are many modalities used in physical therapy clinics to aid in a patient’s treatment. One such procedure is therapeutic ultrasound, which is a common treatment you’ll find in many medical centers. You might be curious as to what ultrasound is and what it’s supposed to do. What is Therapeutic Ultrasound? An ultrasound (US) machine […]
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Physical therapy is a rewarding career in the medical industry. If you’re wondering if it’s the right path for you, consider this: Physical Therapy is consistently ranked as one of the best jobs. It recently ranked as #15 overall by US news. It has a consistently high job satisfaction Low stress for the medical field
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Choosing a Physical Therapy Program is a major decision for your future and probably putting undue stress on yourself thinking about it. It may seem like there is so many schools to look at and you are unsure where to start. We hope that we can help turn the search into a fun experience with
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Low back pain is easily the most common musculoskeletal cause for a visit to the doctor’s office in the US. I’m sure you know someone who is currently suffering from back pain or may even have it yourself. Back pain is so common with an incidence rate of 1.39 per 1,000 people in the United
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The hip is the strongest joint in the human body, yet not immune to injury or dysfunction. A complex intertwining of dense ligaments and cartilage, this structure is responsible for holding up your body’s weight and providing valuable feedback to your brain about balance and movement. Injuries to the hip joint can occur in a
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The human hip joint is the foundation of the core, the base of stability, and an integral axis for force and strength. With great power, however, comes the possibility of great dysfunction. Hip pain is one of the most common complaints among patients seeking assistance from a Physical Therapist. Difficulties with daily activities such as
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Written By : Kelsey Downing, DPT It’s almost ski season and you get some time to hit the slopes and have some fun. You are having a great day on the mountain, then you start to feel the first-day ‘noodle legs’. Your legs start to ache and every movement becomes strained, cutting your day short.
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Written By : Kelsey Downing, DPT You just went for your daily run, when you make it home your shins start to throb. This could be shin splints, a common condition that affects many athletes. This pain is often experienced by high-level athletes but it can also come to affect those who just started a
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Written By : Kelsey Downing, DPT In 2014 Tiger Woods withdrew from 3 national tournaments, in 2017 he missed most of the season and has had two major back surgeries in the past 5 years. A golf pro who trains with the best and spends countless hours perfecting his game can’t even avoid back injuries
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