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Jan
How to Prevent Injury on the Pickleball Court? While most anyone and any age can play, “picklers” 55 and older are more prone to strains, sprains, and fractures. Pickleball is a sport that requires repetitive movement such as twisting, bending, and pivoting...
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Oct
Auriculotherapy (also auricular therapy, ear acupuncture) is a form of acupuncture applied to points on the ear in order to diagnose and treat diseases by stimulating acupoints on the external ear. It is based on the idea that the ear is a micro system, which reflects the...
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Oct
What is thumb arthritis aka CMC arthritis? Thumb arthritis also known as CMC arthritis affects the area of the hand where the thumb (metacarpal) bone meets the wrist (carpal) bone. As this joint becomes worn, often due to age, it can lead a painful condition...
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Oct
What should I expect on my first visit? On your first visit, the physical therapist will perform a thorough evaluation lasting approximately 45-60 minutes, to gain a more specific understanding of your condition. Your physical therapist will use the information obtained in...
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Oct
If you're going through menopause, chances are that you’ve noticed pain in various areas of your body, that you never had before. Menopause is one of the biggest changes in a woman’s life and can be overwhelming with questions and concerns about your ove...
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Oct
If you've been running for a long time or just starting out, you know that muscle soreness after a run is normal. But how normal is knee pain after running? Are you wondering how to determine if the pain is serious enough to see a doctor? &...
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Oct
WHAT IS A STRESS FRACTURE? Stress fractures of bone, whether in the leg, ankle or foot can occur as a result of repetitiveactivity such as running or jumping. When stress is applied to the bone faster than it canrespond, the bone structure begins to fail and pain will...
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Oct
For most people, when you get injured or you're suffering from chronic pain your first thought is to schedule an appointment with your primary care physician or a chiropractor. But there are other options to consider, such as a physiatrist. A physiatrist is a vital...
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Oct
It's no mystery why osteoporosis has been classified as a “silent disease.” But, because of this condition’s lack of symptoms, the country, and our own community, is experiencing a major health crisis: an osteoporosis epidemic. “Bone h...
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Oct
Baseball is generally among the safer sports for children, but shoulder and elbow overuse injuries are a major problem, especially in youth baseball pitchers.Overuse Injuries Little leaguers' elbow and shoulder are common in youth throwers Greatest risk factor for inj...
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