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Jul 11, 2019
2 min

How do I train the systems involved in balance?

Last weeks post talked about the 3 main systems involved in balance - somatosensory, visual, and vestibular. These systems are not only i...

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What is the role of balance in rehab and training?

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Jul 1, 2019
3 min

What is the role of balance in rehab and training?

When most people think of "balance" or going to physical therapy to address balance, the image that pops into their mind is their elderly...

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Jun 4, 2019
2 min

Why are my hip flexors always tight?

Last weekend we hosted the "Build a Stronger Back" Workshop at Iron Sharpens Iron in Norwood. A few quick notes on that - first of all, t...

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May 24, 2019
2 min

What can I do about bunions?

As we post more information and exercises for the feet, we are commonly asked about bunions. Those who have bunions are very familiar wit...

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May 15, 2019
2 min

Why do I have knee pain?

Knee pain is one of the most common injuries we see as Physical Therapists. Knee pain affects athletes, weekend warriors, individuals wit...

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May 6, 2019
2 min

Do I need orthotics?

Orthotics are commonly prescribed for individuals who experience back, hip, knee, or foot pain. Most commonly people present with flat fe...

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Apr 30, 2019
2 min

What causes IT band syndrome?

The iliotibial band, more commonly referred to as the IT band, is a long thick band of connective tissue that crosses both the lateral hi...

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Apr 22, 2019
3 min

How do I find the right provider?

As a health care consumer, it is often hard to know who to contact when you have a medical problem and where to start, especially in this...

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Apr 11, 2019
2 min

What is Sciatica?

Sciatica is a common diagnosis and occurs when the sciatic nerve, which runs down the posterior leg and supplies many of the muscles in t...

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Apr 4, 2019
2 min

Is my tight neck causing my headaches?

There are several different kinds of headaches, including migraines, tension headaches, and cervicogenic headaches. Each different type o...

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Mar 28, 2019
3 min

How do I manage a rotator cuff injury?

As we enter baseball season (Happy Opening Day, fellow Red’s fans!), most people probably know that rotator cuff injuries are very common...

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Mar 6, 2019
2 min

Why is an assessment so important?

Manual therapy interventions such as dry needling, cupping, massage, taping, and more are commonly used by Physical Therapists and other ...

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Feb 18, 2019
2 min

Does a Meniscal Tear Require Surgery?

The menisci are important structures in the knee that can be injured from trauma or overuse. The surgical management of patients who have...

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Feb 11, 2019
2 min

What are fascial slings?

The body is made up of a complex system of fascial chains. These chains create a connection from the top to the bottom, and across the bo...

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Do I need Physical Therapy after a Lateral Ankle Sprain?

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Feb 4, 2019
2 min

Do I need Physical Therapy after a Lateral Ankle Sprain?

Ankle sprains are a common injury for many athletes, and the most common type of ankle sprain is a lateral ankle sprain. A lateral ankle ...

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Jan 28, 2019
2 min

Why is Thoracic Mobility Important?

The thoracic spine is made for flexion, extension, and rotation. The thoracic spine is made to move and when it becomes immobile it can l...

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Do I need a referral for Physical Therapy?

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Jan 16, 2019
1 min

Do I need a referral for Physical Therapy?

Another question we commonly receive is, “do I need a referral from my physician to see a Physical Therapist?”. The answer to this is sim...

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Jan 7, 2019
1 min

What is Epicondylitis?

Epicondylitis is a condition of the elbow that occurs because of repetitive stress to the medial or lateral elbow. Lateral epicondylitis ...

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Do I need an MRI before Physical Therapy?

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Dec 21, 2018
2 min

Do I need an MRI before Physical Therapy?

Another common question we hear as Physical Therapists - how are you going to treat me without seeing my MRI? (Or variations of this - wh...

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Is your sitting posture putting you at risk for pain?

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Dec 13, 2018
3 min

Is your sitting posture putting you at risk for pain?

Posture, by definition, is the position in which our bodies are held when we sit, stand or lie down. Proper or good posturing means tha...

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