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We have several informational articles about various topics relating to physical therapy. If you are looking for specific information that you cannot find, please reach out to one of our locations, and one of our friendly employees will help you!

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Running

Running Evaluations

RPT offers personalized running- specific and gait analysis to enhance running mechanics, efficiency, and prevent injury. Running analysis can be performed in preparation for races, to return to sport following injury, or for injury prevention.…
January 20, 2017
Other Services

Pelvic Floor Pain

According to a National Institutes of Health (NIH) study, pelvic floor disorders affect a substantial proportion of women and increase with age. Contrary to popular belief, however, it is not only women who experience this…
January 5, 2017
Sports

Winter Sports Safety

Utah’s mountains are known for the “Greatest Snow on Earth.” In 2013, local resorts had 4.2 million skier visits, which is the third best season on record, according to the Utah Tourism Industry Association. Many…
December 30, 2016
Winter

Winter Weather Injuries

Winter weather can present  hazardous conditions here in Utah. Sub-freezing temperatures create icy conditions, making falls more common. Motor vehicle accidents are more common due to these same icy conditions that create treacherous road conditions.…
December 27, 2016
General Information

Direct Access

No referral? No problem? Physical therapy in Utah is recognized as a “direct access” health service. This means that a physician referral is not required by state law to access physical therapists' services for evaluation…
December 16, 2016
General Information

Medicinal Balls

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between these balls and children’s toys? These large balls are known as yoga, stability, or exercise balls and they actually have many different purposes. They can be…
December 12, 2016
Fitness

Thanksgiving: the Healthy Way

Thanksgiving is a great holiday to spend time with family and friends and celebrate the things we are grateful for. But sometimes food over-indulgence can lead to unwanted weight gain. To help keep off those…
November 17, 2016
Winter

Scraping Snow

We had our first snowfall this week! As you begin to scrape sidewalks and driveways, it’s important to use proper shoveling techniques to prevent back pain and injuries. No one wants to spend the holidays…
November 17, 2016
Shoulder Pain

Shoulder Impingement

Weak back and shoulder muscles and having difficulty reaching above your head could be symptoms of a syndrome known as shoulder impingement. Shoulder impingement occurs when the tendons in the shoulder rub against the bones…
November 11, 2016