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Coronavirus Symptoms and Deconditioning: How Therapists Can Help Prevent Deconditioning and Help Boost Immunity

The most common Coronavirus symptoms include cough, fever, and shortness of breath. Depending on severity, these symptoms can lead to deconditioning, or a decline in function that...

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Physical Therapy

Coronavirus Symptoms and Deconditioning: How Therapists Can Help Speed Recovery

The most common Coronavirus symptoms include cough, fever, and shortness of breath that can be mild or severe and cause detrimental effects. One of the...

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Physical Therapy

Effects of Social Isolation during COVID-19 and How a Physical or Occupational Therapist Can Help

The human race is meant to be social.  We simply are wired that way.  During this time where entire cities are shut down and people...

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Physical Therapy

Telehealth Physical Therapy: At-Home, Virtual PT Has Many Advantages

Telehealth physical therapy increases your access to high-quality care and therapy services when you cannot visit a clinic because of health and safety circumstances or...

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Physical Therapy

Telehealth or In-Clinic Care: Which is Right for You?

In-Clinic: In Person Treatment Have you had a recent surgery or trauma that limits your ability to move actively? You may require a more hands-on...

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Athletic Training: An Integral Part of Your Healthcare Team

By: Jordan Joseph, ATC (Region 13/14) Traditionally, certified athletic trainers, or ATCs, have worked in conjunction with coaches, athletes, parents and physicians to ensure the...

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Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy Greatly Improves Function After Breast Surgery

Many women with breast cancer will have surgery. These surgeries, while vital, can have negative consequences for which physical therapy can provide a significant benefit.

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Jaw Pain

5 Lifestyle Behaviors that Contribute to TMJ Discomfort or TMD

By Casondra Mortimer, DPT, Harrisonburg, VA Center TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joint, which connects one side of your mandible (lower jaw) to your skull. Temporomandibular dysfunction...

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Headaches & Migraines

Managing Cervicogenic Headaches At Home With Physical Therapy Exercises

By Nicholas Maggio, PT, DPT, Lancaster, PA Center What manifests as a headache actually could be coming from your neck. It’s what is known as a cervicogenic...

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Career Tips

My BenchMark Experience – JJ Junkin

I graduated PT school from a program in San Diego – and never wanted to leave!  While some people were looking forward to graduation day,...

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Health & Nutrition

Importance of Nutrition in Athletes

By Scott Dunham, PT, Richmond, KY Center Age, gender, training methods and sleep patterns influence sports performance and risk of injury. However, nutrition often is an overlooked...

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Neck Pain

Managing Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain through Exercise

By Andrew Ryan, DPT, 2018 OCS Resident, Salem, OH Center Musculoskeletal (MSK) pain affects the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves. Low back pain is the...