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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Case Series

September 18, 2013

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Case Series Erin Golden, PT, DPT STUDY DESIGN: Case Series BACKGROUND: There is no gold standard treatment for patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome. The purpose of this case series is to show whether hip strengthening with...

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Becoming IRONMAN Ready with PT Solutions

July 29, 2013

As a triathlete, Bill Wileman needs to be at the top of his athletic game. When training for a half-IRONMAN, Bill began to notice calf pain. Instead of allowing his pain to interfere with his athletic goals, Bill decided to...

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Managing Parkinson’s Disease with Physical Therapy

July 25, 2013

Did you know that nearly one million people in the U.S. suffer from Parkinson’s disease? PD refers to a condition which causes movement disorders, like: stiffness, tremors, balance issues, slow mobility, and poor coordination. As the condition progressively worsens, individuals with...

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Marathon Runner Overcomes Injury through Physical Therapy

July 24, 2013

After sustaining an injury, marathon runner and mother, Jean Ann Murphy, was told by doctors that running wouldn’t be in her future. As an avid runner, this was devastating news. Jean Ann was determined to push through her injury, so...

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Sports Chatter: Shin Splints

July 23, 2013

Written by Brooke Brummeler, PT Solutions Certified Athletic Trainer Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS), also known as shin splints, are a common overuse injury that can affect any age athlete or physically active person. The pain most often occurs on the...

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Nutrition Plays a Critical Role in Athletic Performance and Healing

July 17, 2013

Written by Ian Cramer, MS, ATC Today’s young athletes are more active, more involved, and more ‘on the go’ than ever. What powers athletes through classes, practices, and games? The food they eat. Proper nutrition for a young athlete plays...

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Sports Chatter: Patellofemoral Pain in Athletes

July 15, 2013

Written by Derek M. Sobczak, ATC A common injury for youth soccer players is patellofemoral pain, which occurs around or under the kneecap. Kneecap tenderness is seen in many youth athletes because of the stress on the knee from constant activity...

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Sports Chatter: Three Ways to Prevent an Injury

July 1, 2013

Athletes and injuries go hand-in-hand, but the certified athletic trainers at PT Solutions insist that injury prevention is the best way to ensure athletes stay at the top of their game. The question is: What is the best way to...

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“Miss Dawn” Praises PT Solutions of Hiram

June 28, 2013

PT Solutions’ top priority is a happy and satisfied patient. In 2012, PT Solutions of Hiram won Clinic of the Year under the leadership of Matt Graziano. Here’s what “Miss Dawn,” a patient suffering from low back pain, had to...

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