If you’re a former dancer and/or parent to a child who’s a dancer, you know all too well the numerous injuries that can occur from this activity. An injury called, “dancer’s hip” is common in…
Samuel SabinJuly 18, 2018
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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!
When it comes to participation in school sports, proper preparation is the key to success. Fall school sports require your child’s dedication to prepare their bodies to face the challenges that various sports bring. Many…
Samuel SabinJuly 11, 2018
According to US population estimates, 5% of people over the age of 65 and more than 40% of people over the age of 85 have Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by the nature of…
Samuel SabinJuly 5, 2018
In a study shared here, it was found that over 70% of consumers in the United States now binge-watch television. Binge-watching can be defined as “to watch multiple episodes of a single TV show in…
Samuel SabinJune 27, 2018
One of the most important aspects about physical therapy is practicing your home therapy exercises consistently. Many people will go to each scheduled physical therapy appointment only to report they’re not seeing results as quickly…
Samuel SabinJune 22, 2018
Each year, RPT gives scholarships to each of the high schools for which we provide sports medicine services. 1-2 students are chosen to receive the scholarship from each school based on certain criteria. Criteria includes:…
Samuel SabinJune 18, 2018
Exercising within your target heart rate (THR) is an important part of reaching your fitness goals. This also ensures that you’re putting the right amount of stress on your heart for proper fitness gains. It’s…
Samuel SabinMay 31, 2018
Exercising frequently is beneficial in numerous ways, including minimizing pain and symptoms from arthritis. In a study discussed here, nearly 1,800 adults who had or were at risk for arthritis had their steps counted using…
Samuel SabinMay 23, 2018
Degenerative disc disease can leave you in pain and unable to participate in life the way you’d like to. Some of the symptoms include pain in your lower back, buttocks, or upper thighs. Those who…
Samuel SabinMay 15, 2018
Though it can be difficult to prevent, we’ll share some tips and tricks to decrease your risk for developing patellar tendonitis.
Samuel SabinMay 4, 2018