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By: Apeksha Besekar, PT, MSPT, NCS
Dementia is one of the greatest global challenges for health and social care in the 21st century. Alzheimer’s Disease accounts for about half of all dementia cases (43%). The memory and cognitive problems that come with Alzheimer’s Disease have a very slow, insidious onset. The onset is between 40 […]
By: Nick Sutton, PT, DPT, CFMT
A Certified Functional Manual Therapist (CFMT) places a heavy emphasis on the manual therapy (hands-on) portion of treatment. It presents a structured order to treat each body part and certain conditions.
The individuals who developed these techniques and procedures have spent years determining the most effective order of treatment to […]
Going on pointe for the first time is an exciting progression of your ballet training. This moment is the culmination of endless hours of training and preparing. However, there are many factors to consider when going on pointe.
A pre-pointe assessment is vital to ensuring that you are ready […]
By: Paul Arthur, PT, DPT, SCS, COMT, ATC
Think about how you sit at a desk, in the car, or on the couch scrolling on your phone. Your shoulders are possibly rotated forward, creating a hunched back, and your head in a forward position. […]
Rotator cuff tears are a common injury, especially with athletes. Without proper recovery after intense activity, the muscles and tendons can weaken over time increasing the risk of tearing. Tears can also occur from a sudden force on the shoulder, like a fall.
Rotator cuffs are complex with several muscle groups and tendons stabilizing the shoulder. […]
Osteoporosis is estimated to affect 200 million women worldwide. As we near the end of Bone and Joint Action Week we want to provide you with some tips for keeping active with Osteoporosis. We know that exercise is beneficial for bone health but when it comes to osteoporosis you’ll find greater success and longevity if […]
Do you experience pain or discomfort after prolonged periods of sitting? Many Americans find themselves sitting for a great part of the day at school, work and even for electronic play. Optimal posture plays an integral role in maintaining overall health. Have you every thought about the impact sitting has on your daily life? Proper […]
With so many of us working from home full time or taking advantage of flexible work schedules, many have found a little bit of extra time around the house to work on projects – which is great, until you feel that tweak, pop, or strain in your lower back from stressing muscles that aren’t used […]
Well…how much better do you want to feel and for how long?
When you’re recovering from an injury, or simply experiencing discomfort or pain, you may get advice from many people in your circle: Go see a physical therapist! Get a massage. I know a great chiropractor! In fact, we get asked questions from our patients […]
