The MCL (medial collateral ligament) is the most commonly damaged ligament in the knee. While injuries to this ligament most often occur in athletes, they can occur in nonathletes as well. The MCL is located…
DuoJanuary 17, 2019
RPT Blog
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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!
Happy New Year! What do your New Year’s resolutions look like for 2019? If you’re one of the many who have made a goal to live life with less pain, we’re here to encourage you…
DuoDecember 28, 2018
Did you know that you can go to physical therapy for hand issues? If you’re experiencing any type of pain in your hands or wrists, physical therapy has the potential to be incredibly beneficial for…
DuoDecember 17, 2018
Did you know that we spend roughly one-third of our lives sleeping? With so much of our lives spent sleeping, it’s important to understand which sleeping positions have the potential to be detrimental to your…
DuoNovember 29, 2018
Have you ever experienced a “snap” or “pop” when you forcefully lift, lower, or swing your leg? If this sounds familiar, you may be experiencing snapping hip syndrome. This typically makes it difficult to perform…
DuoOctober 31, 2018
Before you hit the slopes, it’s important to prepare your body. Whether you prefer skiing or snowboarding, both can be strenuous on your body. Many people develop injuries from lack of preparation for the season…
DuoOctober 24, 2018
Halloween is coming up! It can be easy to get caught up in this busy time of year and getting your children and their costumes ready. It’s important to keep in mind these important safety…
DuoOctober 19, 2018
1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer within their lifetime as well as 1 in 1,000 men in their lifetime. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so we couldn’t let the month…
DuoOctober 17, 2018
Experiencing pain is one of the top reasons why Americans seek health care. In fact, over 100 million American adults are suffering from chronic pain. Instead of treating the underlying issues, many doctors are quick…
DuoOctober 8, 2018
Happy Physical Therapy Month! To celebrate, we wanted to debunk some common physical therapy myths. Myth #1: You need a doctor’s referral to see a Physical Therapist. Many people deal with pain for far too…
DuoSeptember 28, 2018