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Cervicogenic Headaches Many of us have experienced episodes of headaches throughout our lifetime, ranging from a mild nuisance to severe pain. There are several different kinds of headaches, depending on the origin of the pain. A cervicogenic headache (CGH) is a specific type of chronic headache that affects between 0.4 - 2.5% of the general [...]

Written by: Kelsey Downing PT, DPT When we were younger our parents always told us to stand up straight. At the time it just seemed like nagging, but what if those words were really setting us up for a pain-free life? Posture plays a big role in how the body functions, and in today’s world

Written by: Kelsey Downing, PT, DPT The Best Standing Core Strength Exercises When you think of core exercises, you probably think of crunches and planks. Getting down on the floor and repeating the same moves repetitively to get those “six-pack abs”. However, there is a way to strengthen those abdominals without getting on the floor.

Rehabbing Shin Splints at Home Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), which is colloquially known as “shin splints” is one of the most common lower extremity injuries, especially in runners and other impact athletes.1 The prevalence ranges from 13% to 35%  in these specific populations.2 The nature of the injury involves microdamage to the Tibia over

How to Fix Tight Hip Flexors From posture to mood disorders to obesity, the causes of low back pain are often unclear and the diagnosis is usually ambiguous. What is clear, however, is that low back pain is one of the most common health problems around the world, and is one of the major causes

Reducing the Fall Risk Every eleven seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall (CDC). These falls can lead to serious injuries, including bone fractures, cuts and bruises, muscle strains or tears, and even brain injuries. Falls can also be fatal in certain circumstances. Even if one is lucky enough

Strengthening Exercises While Using a Walker It has been reported that about 17% of people age 65 and overuse a walker of some sort (CDC). Whether it be used to increase balance or to increase confidence getting around, walkers are commonly used by older adults. While a walker is meant to help with balance it

Improving Hip Range of Motion After a Hip Replacement Total hip replacement surgery is a very common procedure with over 300,000 performed annually (1). Most people who require surgery are between 50 to 80 years of age. During hip replacement surgery, damaged bone and cartilage are removed and replaced with prosthetic components made of metal,

Hamstring Strain One of the best parts of the day is a  good workout or playing sports in everyday life. However, one of the most frustrating injuries that can happen is a sharp pain in the backside of the thigh. Those moments are the start of a potentially long recovery process. Hamstrings are one of

Strength Training for Runner's Running is a recreational sport that utilizes the coordination of many large muscle groups to propel us forward at an incredibly fast rate, or at least a faster rate than walking. Strength, conditioning, and endurance are all important aspects of being able to squeeze a little extra performance out of training.