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pros and cons of dry needling
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Pros and Cons of Dry Needling

Physical therapists have a wealth of tools and techniques at their disposal to help patients feel, move, and function better. Dry needling is one therapy...

pulled groin symptoms
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Common Pulled Groin Symptoms in Females

Are you experiencing pulled groin symptoms? A groin pull, or strain, is a tear or injury to any inner thigh muscle. Pulled groins are common...

What Is the McKenzie Method?
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How Does the McKenzie Method Work?

If you have frustrating pain, stiffness, or numbness, relief may be available in the form of a 60-year-old non-invasive therapy called the McKenzie Method. How...

common summer injuries
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Most Common Summer Injuries in Children and Teens

As the days get longer and warmer, children look forward to spending more time outdoors, staying active and making memories. But before you hit the...

What Is IASTM Therapy
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What Is IASTM Therapy?

The field of physical therapy is always evolving, continually introducing new and innovative treatments to help patients move and function without pain. IASTM therapy is...

summer injuries
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Most Common Summer Injuries in Adults

As the warmer months arrive and the days get longer and sunnier, Americans are eager to make the most of the summer season. For many,...

Things to Avoid With Degenerative Disc Disease
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Things to Avoid With Degenerative Disc Disease

Degenerative disc disease is not so much a disease—but more of a progressive condition that affects the rubbery pads located between the vertebrae of the...

Exercises to Strengthen Your Core After Back Surgery
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Exercises to Strengthen Your Core After Back Surgery

Back pain is one of the most common complaints reported to healthcare providers across the nation. According to one source, nearly 65 million people have...

Common Exercises Used in Physical Therapy
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Common Exercises Used in Physical Therapy

Physical therapists use therapeutic exercise to correct and rehabilitate musculoskeletal impairments that cause pain and affect function. Exercise is typically the foundation of a comprehensive...

what to eat before physical therapy
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What to Eat Before Physical Therapy

If you’re a patient in physical therapy starting to recover from an injury or surgery, or looking to move and function more effectively without pain,...

qualities of a good physical therapist
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5 Qualities of a Good Physical Therapist

Whether your healthcare provider prescribed physical therapy or you’re able to self-refer for treatment, you might be wondering how to find the right therapist for...

how to prevent heat headaches
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How to Prevent Heat Headaches This Summer

If headache pain is putting a damper on your summer plans, you are not alone. According to a CDC report, one in four adults ages...