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Aug 27, 2019
3 min

Does sleep affect my pain?

When you ask most people how much sleep they should be getting each night, they will typically tell you 7-8 hours. When you ask them how...

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Aug 21, 2019
3 min

Does Posture Really Matter?

No matter where you are searching on the internet for information, you can find conflicting information on just about anything. Recently...

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Aug 7, 2019
2 min

Why is foot strength important?

The foot is our connection to the ground when we are standing, and the first thing to touch the ground when we are walking or running. It...

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Jul 30, 2019
2 min

What is a virtual consult?

We recently announced that we are now offering virtual consults! We are so excited to open up access to Physical Therapy with us to...

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How much activity should I be doing to stay healthy?

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Jul 19, 2019
2 min

How much activity should I be doing to stay healthy?

As Physical Therapists, we often focus our treatment sessions and education on how to address or manage pain, how to prevent or mitigate...

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How do I train the systems involved in balance?

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 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...

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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...

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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...

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