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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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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
Knee Pain

PT Before Surgery

For people thinking about knee surgery or replacement, the idea of a strenuous post-op recovery can seem unnerving. In post-op care, patients relearn how to walk and perform other day-to-day movements. The recovery can take…
October 18, 2016
General Information

History of Physical Therapy

October is National Physical Therapy Month! We wanted to celebrate by sharing some of the history of physical therapy as a profession. The definition of “physical therapy” has changed over the years, but, it’s early…
October 11, 2016
Knee Pain

Patellofemoral Syndrome

What is Patellofemoral Syndrome? Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a broad term used to describe knee pain that occurs around the kneecap. People who are most commonly infected include women and athletes, though the condition is…
October 4, 2016
Balance

Balance Awareness

It’s Balance Awareness Week! Did you know that ⅓ of older adults fall every year? When it comes to senior care, balance is extremely important for helping them maintain mobility and independence. Physical therapists can…
September 23, 2016
Other Services

Torticollis and Infants

Torticollis is a condition where the neck muscles are tight, keeping the neck in a fixed position. The name comes from a Latin word that literally means “twisted neck.” All ages can be affected by…
September 13, 2016
Auto Accidents

Concussions and PT

As the new school year begins, youth sports are starting up again and so too, unfortunately, are the injuries. Every parent wants their child to have fun in their sport without a trip to the…
August 29, 2016