Do You Know Why You Have Back Pain? Is the source of your low back pain a mystery? You’re not alone: Nine out of 10 patients don’t know the primary cause of their back pain. The problem is that most people seek treatment after they’ve begun exhibiting symptoms of back pain. While this …
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How to add up to 10 yards on your golf swing Would you like to increase your driver head speed, ball carry, and driving distance immediately and for FREE? It’s easy and it all involves how you warm up. Most people don’t really warm up properly, some don’t warm up at all. Studies show that improper …
Knee Osteoarthritis and Booster Visits DR. MICHELLE MILLNER, PT, DPT, OCS Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common conditions that physical therapists treat in the outpatient setting. Annual costs of care in the United States for both patients and insurances combined is in excess of $186 billion per year. A recent study published …
#ChoosePT Dr. Miriam Hillman, PT, DPT, CKTP October is both Opioid Awareness and National Physical Therapy Awareness Month so Professional Physical Therapy and Training is getting the word out!! As many people are aware, over the last 15 years there has been a significant increase in prescription and misuse of opioid medication for chronic pain. With …
Treating Pain: A Review DR. MICHELLE MILLNER, PT, DPT, OCS On September 11,2017 the New York Times published an article entitled Alternatives to Drugs for Treating Pain by Jane Brody. The article discusses the usefulness of mindfulness, exercise, rehabilitation, acupuncture, massage, and cognitive behavioral therapy to address chronic pain. Chronic pain should not be …
Live longer with this move every 30 minutes What if I told you that you could improve your health and reduce your risk of death by doing one thing every 30 minutes? That one thing… Standing up. The New York Times published an article today, “Get Up, Stand Up!”, about the connection between mortality and …
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A common cause of groin pain DR. MICHELLE MILLNER, PT, DPT, OCS Groin pain is something most people don’t want to talk about. However, several structures in that area can cause painful dysfunction. One such structure is the labrum of the hip. The labrum is a thin piece of cartilage that extends the rim …
September 8 is World Physical Therapy Day! Did you know? In 1951, the World Confederation of Physical Therapy declared September 8 to be World Physical Therapy Day! The purpose of this day in 2016 is to highlight the value physical therapists make to the population in preventing illness, improving and maintain mobility and …
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