PTS Blog

Stretching To Prevent and Recover From Injuries: Does It Work?

January 19, 2021

Stretching is a natural part of all exercise. We stretch during gym class, before starting a group run, information during football practice. If kids don’t stretch they will never get the fancy Presidential Fitness bumper stickers for their parents. Should...

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Why Regular Exercise Is So Important

November 5, 2020

We know that exercise makes us healthier and more resilient. Exercise improves our fitness level, reduces our risk for many illnesses and diseases, and provides many psychological benefits. What is not often discussed is how exercise improves the efficiency and...

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Patient Triumph: Laura Ready to Run Fifty Half Marathons

February 13, 2018

Laura Griffin Foglia loves to run! It’s not about being the fastest (although hitting a new PR is always a thrill), it’s about setting a goal and accomplishing it. After her first race in 2016, she set an ambitious goal...

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Ask A PT: Why Do Cancer Patients Fall?

March 7, 2017

Ask A PT: Why Do Cancer Patients Fall? Q: Why are cancer patients at such high risk for falling? A: Falls are a leading cause of injuries sustained by hospitalized patients and patients with cancer experience the third highest of...

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Ask A PT: Are Ankle Sprains a Reoccurring Issue?

January 30, 2017

Q: “I’ve sprained my ankle, should I worry about this becoming a recurring issue?” A: “Unfortunately the answer is ‘Yes’. Literature tells us the number one risk factor for sustaining an ankle sprain is having a history of a previous...

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Patient Triumph: Veronica Learns To Walk Again

October 25, 2016

PT Solutions patient Veronica suffered from a traumatic brain injury at the young age of 14 causing her to have seizures and Todd’s Paralysis. Unable to balance and walk on her own, Veronica worked every day to become independent again....

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The Facts on Backpacks for Back-To-School Season

August 29, 2016

With back-to-school season in full swing, it’s important for parents to think about the loads their little ones carry on their backs everyday to and from school. Keep your child in the best shape possible by following these tips from...

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How Important Are MRIs?

August 4, 2016

Often times, individuals receive their MRI results and find it disconcerting. MRI results can show multiple levels of herniation, osteophyte formation, severe arthritis, decreased disk height, increased signal intensity, or any combination of these dysfunctions. After reading your results, what...

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