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If you experience frequent dizzy spells, you may wonder if you have vertigo. Vertigo symptoms can severely impact your daily life, limiting your…
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COVID-19 can cause a variety of neurological symptoms. If you’ve had COVID-19, you most likely experienced headaches and loss of taste and smell.…
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Do you feel tenderness and pain along the side of your shins every time you exercise? Have you felt swelling in the front of your leg since you…
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Prenatal physical therapy is a type of physical therapy that focuses on the needs of pregnant women. It revolves around prenatal exercises designed…
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There are a range of conditions that can cause your neck to feel heavy: concussions, anxiety or even sinus infections. However, some cases of “heavy…
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Video gaming injuries are quite common. In fact, one study reports that 39% of people who identify as “gamers” experience pain as a direct result of…
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Physical therapy has many benefits for adults. It can reduce pain, improve mobility, and help patients to recover from a range of illnesses and…
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While pelvic health is often associated with women, it is also extremely important for men. The pelvis balances the spine, protects the internal…
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Scar tissue is your body’s natural response to trauma, and it gradually forms after the healing of a wound. However, built-up scar tissue can…
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Why exactly does my back crack so much when I twist my upper body?
Back cracking can feel good. In addition to making a satisfying sound, cracking…
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Muscle strains are very common, especially among athletes. In fact, muscle strains account for 31% of all athletic doctor visits. However, some…
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Dry needling may sound scary, but the reality is that it can be extremely effective. Dry needling is a professional technique primarily used by…
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Pregnancy and birth completely changes your body’s alignment and structure. As a result, it is very common for women to deal with lasting…
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Swimmers can swim miles in just a single training session. They depend on the strength of their shoulders to cover ground. Unfortunately, up to 91%…
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What every patient needs to know about DPTs (including what DPT means)
Did you notice that some physical therapists have the letters DPT at the end…
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A study showed that about 2 out of every 1,000 people develop hip bursitis every year. Hip bursitis is a painful condition caused by inflamed bursae…
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While needle therapy sounds scary, it can be a valuable part of a physical therapy treatment plan. For many patients, dry needling, a type of needle…
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If you have pain around the front of your neck, you may think it’s caused by a sore throat. However, if your pain isn’t accompanied by any other…
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The new year is quickly approaching, making it the perfect time to set new health goals. Millions of people set New Year’s resolutions each year;…
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The knee joint is one of the most mobile joints in your body, but it is also one of the likeliest to become stiff or painful when standing up after…
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It’s estimated that U.S. surgeons perform more than 460,000 rotator cuff surgeries per year. Most people who have rotator cuff surgery can expect to…
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If you’ve ever been injured, chances are you had an acute injury. An acute injury occurs suddenly, usually due to sudden force or trauma to a…
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Neck crepitus can be described as sounds coming from your neck when you move it. These sounds often occur when any of the following parts within the…
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You’ve had an aching pain in your groin area for days. Could it be a pulled groin? A hernia? What’s the difference between them, anyway?
Let us…