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Breast Cancer Awareness: Physical Therapy Recovery
October is pivotal as we recognize two crucial health causes: Breast Cancer Awareness Month and National Physical Therapy Month. This time is dedicated not only to honoring those affected by breast cancer but also to emphasizing the vital role physical... Read More
Physical Therapy Assessment and Treatment of Concussions based on Clinical Practice Guidelines
Concussions or mild traumatic brain injuries occur in a wide variety of patients across the lifespan. We see these injuries in sport participation but also as a result of falls with head impact, motor vehicle accidents, or work related injuries. The result... Read More
Rotator Cuff Tears: To Operate or Not?
Far and away the most common shoulder injury we see in our clinic is pathology related to the rotator cuff tendons in the shoulder. The rotator cuff is made up of 4 tendons whose primary function is to provide stability to the shoulder throughout functional... Read More
Neuroplasticity: Building Better Brain Health Through Exercise
What is neuroplasticity? Very simply, neuroplasticity is the ability for the brain to change continuously throughout an individual’s life. This process typically happens in response to learning or as a compensation for injury or disease. The process... Read More
Yoga: A Holistic, Healthy Option
Yoga has long been known for its benefits to our mind and body. There is extensive research touting the benefits of yoga. As a physical therapist there are a few aspects of yoga that are of particular interest to a large portion of our patient populations.... Read More
Green Exercise: Hiking for Happiness & Health
Green exercise, activity that takes place outdoors in natural environments, is growing in popularity. It is well known that physical activity has a plethora of health benefits for those who participate in exercise, although, more research is being conducted... Read More
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, also commonly known as positional vertigo or even more simply as BPPV, is a condition that affects and challenges the vestibular system. This condition affects primarily the inner ear (one part of our vestibular system)... Read More
The History Behind the Opioid Epidemic and the APTA’s Mission to Stop It
America is currently living through the deadliest drug epidemic in history. Data based on a government survey in 2018 found that 2.6 million people in the United States suffer from an opioid use disorder. The roots of today’s opioid epidemic stem back... Read More
The ACL: It can heal!
Hearing you have torn a ligament in your knee can be devastating news, no matter what age you may be. Whether you’re a 16 year old athlete getting ready for your upcoming sports season, or a 45 year old parent getting ready to coach your child’s soccer... Read More
