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Understanding Post-Surgical Pain and How PT Can Help

February 16, 2016

Surgical intervention is sometimes the best treatment option for chronic concerns and injuries. However, simply having surgery isn’t enough to get you back to your ideal level of health. After having surgery, you will have to go through an intense recovery...

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Stop Living With Pain

February 11, 2016

Many people have awoken with neck pain and thought to themselves, “I can’t wait to get rid of this nagging pain.” At the end of a long work day, others may have thought, “I wish this back pain would go away,...

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Cold Weather Running Tips

February 2, 2016

Running puts significant pressure on the body. In extreme weather conditions, running becomes even more of a challenge. This is true in extremely warm weather, where the risk for heat stroke and dehydration is enhanced, as well as during the...

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Understanding Patellar Tendinopathy

January 28, 2016

Knee injuries are one of the most prevalent injuries in the United States. While some injuries to the knee result from trauma and subsequent tearing of a ligament, others, including patellar tendinopathy, occur due to repetitive stress and degeneration. Patellar...

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Ask a PT: Exercising with Chronic Back Pain

January 26, 2016

Q: “One of my New Year’s Resolutions is to get back to the gym on a regular basis, but I have chronic back pain. What exercises are safe for me to do?” A: One of the most common misconceptions physical therapists come...

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5 Ways To Keep Your Family Active After The Holidays

January 12, 2016

For many people, healthy eating and fitness routines take a break during the holiday season. Whether it is because of the cold weather, holiday travel plans, or the many temptations that come with special holiday treats, if you want to stay...

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New Year, New Challenges: Safely Reaching Your 2016 Athletic Goals

January 7, 2016

Jack Jones, PT, DPT, OCS The New Year is upon us and resolutions are right around the corner. With the holiday merriment past, and another three months of winter weather ahead, motivation is at a premium. It is time...

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Ruby’s Christmas Miracle

December 23, 2015

Written by Carla Pister, PT Solutions Paulson Pediatrics Clinic Director “I have been seeing Ruby, a nine year old, twice a week since July 2013. Ruby was born with Spina Bifida and was diagnosed with left Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease around the time I...

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Tennis Elbow: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

December 7, 2015

The elbow might be one of the most under-appreciated joints in the body. When it is working correctly, you may never pay attention to it. But once you start experiencing pain, even a minor injury can be incredibly frustrating. Tennis...

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