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PT Solutions Physical Therapy Opens New Clinic in Dunwoody, Georgia

June 15, 2015

June 9, 2015 ATLANTA, GA – PT Solutions Physical Therapy is opening a new clinic in Dunwoody, Georgia. The clinic, conveniently located on Ashford-Dunwoody Road, offers manual therapy, sports medicine and industrial rehabilitation and testing services. Led by physical therapist and...

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Patient Success Story: Jimmy Blumenfeld

June 9, 2015

Injuries happen to the best of us, including our own employees. Jimmy, an active surfer and Physical Therapy Aide at PT Solutions of Florida Hospital Flagler, recently went through his own journey of physical therapy after injuring his knee during...

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Medial Elbow Pain in Throwing Athletes

June 2, 2015

Medial elbow pain refers to pain on the inner portion of the elbow. In overhead throwing athletes medial elbow pain can be caused by different injuries, including cubital tunnel syndrome, the tingling down the 4th and 5th fingers due to nerve...

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Fitness Friday: Eccentric Pull Up

June 2, 2015

Happy Fitness Friday! This week we’re working on “Eccentric Pull Ups.” When performing this exercise, focus on lowering your body from the top of the pull up in a slow controlled manner for 3-5 seconds. Preform 3-4 sets of 5-10...

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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS): Chronic Knee Pain

May 26, 2015

Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), more commonly recognized as chronic knee pain, is a very common musculoskeletal disorder that affects individuals of all ages. In fact, it is estimated that 21 to 45 percent of physically active adolescents suffer from this...

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The Importance of Pediatric Physical Therapy

May 18, 2015

Pediatric physical therapists are specifically trained to improve the lives and daily function of children who suffer from a wide range of injuries and congenital conditions. The role of a pediatric therapist is to work with the child and their...

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Better Speech and Hearing Month

May 14, 2015

With the nationwide launch of the new public awareness campaign Identify the Signs by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), PT Solutions Speech-Language Pathologists encourage parents, caregivers, and others to educate themselves about the early warning signs of speech, language, and hearing...

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Ask a PT: Are squats bad for my knees?

May 12, 2015

Featured Physical Therapist: Travis Barefoot, PT, DPT Q: Are squats bad for my knees? A: “The short answer: no. The long answer: squats and squat variations are an incredibly useful exercise to supplement any individual’s training toward improving race times, building...

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#FitnessFriday: Kettlebell Split Stance Row

May 8, 2015

It’s that time of week again! #FitnessFriday is here to help strengthen your upper body and core with a Kettlebell Split Stance row. Place one hand on a bench or chair with your front foot under your chest and you other...

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