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By: John Kline, PT, DPT, CSCS, FAFS
You may have heard of scoliosis or have known someone to have it- but what is it exactly?
Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine. It affects 2-3% of the American population. It occurs equally between males and females, and most cases are diagnoses from the ages of 10 […]
Scoliosis is a disease that affects 2-3% of the American population. Many early adolescents are diagnosed every year, and this can be scary for them – especially if they are only presented with surgery to treat it first.
In recognition of Scoliosis Awareness Month, we talked to Taylor, who has been treated by John Kline, […]
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. […]
Surgery can be a daunting prospect, so it’s natural to wonder, “Are there things I can do to avoid or delay surgery?” To quickly satisfy your curiosity the answer is “Yes.” Physical therapy is one way you can avoid or delay surgery, but the circumstances have to be right.
Not too long ago we discussed the importance of sitting posture and how to achieve it. Now, we talk with Paul Ramos (aka “Sarge”), PTA, FAFS about achieving proper posture while you are standing and walking. Posture and walking mechanics play a huge role when it comes to improving stamina and gait, and an […]
We all remember hearing it growing up, “chin up, shoulders back.” Good posture isn’t just for family photos, there are real impacts to overall health that result from hunched shoulders. Our daily lives shape our posture and letting bad posture persist makes it more difficult to correct as the muscles in your body are retrained […]
It’s Bone and Joint Health Action Week, a week dedicated to raising awareness about bone and joint conditions and how to prevent, manage, and treat them. More than half of the America population, 54% of adults over 18 are affected by musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis, back pain, hip pain, or osteoporosis. One in […]
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 […]
Younger students often experience pain from carrying heavy backpacks. Lugging textbooks, folders, lunches, and drinks quickly adds extra weight, which can lead to strained necks from hunching over or lower back pain.
On average, a backpack should not weigh more than 10-15% of a person’s body weight. However, children from 6 years […]
