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Should You Use Ice for Pain or Injuries?

Should You Use Ice for Pain or Injuries?

October 14, 2021
RICE — rest, ice, compress, elevate — and the updated PRICE — add protection to the beginning — are part of traditional injury management 101. They should be abandoned. Research doesn’t provide much support for this approach. Most studies show the addition of RICE does not enhance outcomes....
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How Do I Know if My Child has a Concussion?

How Do I Know if My Child has a Concussion?

October 14, 2021
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What Causes Throwing Injuries In Baseball Players?

What Causes Throwing Injuries In Baseball Players?

October 14, 2021
As we near the MBL playoffs, you will be hard-pressed to find a healthy arm in any team clubhouse. The season is rigorous and bodies breakdown. Young pitchers throw shorter starts with longer breaks in-between. Others are rehabilitating on the...
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What Is Occupational Therapy for Kids?

What Is Occupational Therapy for Kids?

September 30, 2021
Occupational therapy is a form of treatment commonly recommended in children. When it’s your child, it’s natural to wonder what treatment is, how it will affect your child, and if it is safe. Pediatric occupational therapy is a rich field...
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Does Physical Therapy Help Arthritis?

Does Physical Therapy Help Arthritis?

September 30, 2021
Physical therapy is designed to help keep you moving safely and effectively, and it is a powerful form of treatment for a range of conditions, including some forms of arthritis. While there is no cure for the inflammation in the...
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Is Physical Therapy Covered by Insurance?

Is Physical Therapy Covered by Insurance?

September 12, 2021
For many people, physical therapy is a critical component of their medical care, whether it’s to recover from an injury or prevent degenerative conditions from worsening. Unfortunately, the effectiveness and importance of physical therapy don’t always mean it is affordable,...
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What Does a Physical Therapist Do?

What Does a Physical Therapist Do?

September 7, 2021
Physical therapists have extremely rewarding jobs that are also very demanding. They spend their days diagnosing and treating patients with health conditions that limit their ability to move and perform everyday activities. By restoring their physical function and mobility, physical...
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7 Common Types of Physical Therapy You Should Know About

7 Common Types of Physical Therapy You Should Know About

September 5, 2021
Physical therapy is an area of medication focused on helping the body to function properly through a series of exercises, technologies, and therapies. People may seek physical therapy to recover from an injury, prevent an injury, manage an existing condition,...
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Common Pediatric Physical Therapy Exercises

Common Pediatric Physical Therapy Exercises

August 30, 2021
There are many myths regarding exercise floating around the internet and healthcare. One of the biggest ones is children should not lift weights. Research is clear that resistance training is safe and effective for children and adolescents. Exercise should be...
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