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Physical Therapy and Breast Cancer

  By Christopher Ferlo, PT, Center Manager, Milford Center Many women with breast cancer will have surgery, whether it is a breast biopsy, lymph node...

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Fitness

5 Tips for Finding the Perfect Running Shoe

By: Andy Patterson Asics, Brooks, Mizuno, Nike, New Balance, Saucony. The list of running shoe brands goes on and on, and there are many good...

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ACL Injury

ACL Tears and Physical Therapy’s Role in Recovery

By: Peter Potena Located in the knee, the anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, supports the knee by stopping the tibia (shin bone) from sliding forward...

Health & Nutrition

Setting Up Your Workspace for Proper Posture

By: Ashlee Jones Maintaining proper posture can make a big difference in your overall health. One of the places where we struggle to maintain proper...

Fitness

Get Your Fit(Bit) On

By: Laura Keys, DPT Fitness or activity trackers have been found to help people achieve greater levels of fitness, even with their busy daily schedules....

Health & Nutrition

All About Stress Fractures

By: Rachel Kyprianou, DPT, Shrewsbury Center A stress fracture is a small crack in a bone, most commonly caused by overuse, typically from an increase in...

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Health & Nutrition

Avoid Travel-Related Aches and Pains

by: Sarah Busenitz Whether your journey is five miles or 5,000, aches and pains could be an unwelcome travel companion. Here are some tips to help your body...

Types of Chronic Pain
Shoulder Pain

What to Expect: Rotator Cuff Surgery

The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles/tendons in the shoulder that stabilize the joint, allowing us to move our arms in space and...

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Headaches & Migraines

Is Your Neck Causing Your Headache?

Headache disorders affect more than half of the global population. Headache pain, pressure, and throbbing can be so debilitating that they interfere with work, leisure,...

Fitness

Follow These 6 Tips to Prep for Your First 5K

Whether your goal is to increase your fitness level, accomplish a new athletic goal, or compete against a friend, running a 5K is an excellent...

Physical Therapy

Women’s Health and Physical Therapy

By: Erin Lasher, DPT There is a common misconception that urinary incontinence is a normal part of female aging. Making matters worse, women typically turn...

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Physical Therapy

What to Expect: Total Hip Replacement

Surgeons perform an estimated 300,000 total hip replacement surgeries annually in this country. And with an aging population and seniors wishing to remain physically active...