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Therapy or Surgery for a Knee Injury? Picture of a Caucasian female therapist working on the knee of an elderly Caucasian female.

Therapy or Surgery for Knee Injuries?

Breaking News in the World of Knee Injuries: The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of soft and fibrous cartilage serving as a shock absorber in the knee. Meniscal tears in the knee are very common. More than half of us will develop them, but for some, they can be painful and debilitating.1 Did you know […]




Exercising for Sedentary Lifestyles. Picture of a Caucasian male sitting on a ball in front of his desk.

Exercising for Sedentary Lifestyles

The American Heart Association states that sitting around too much increases the risks of heart health issues or strokes. But when someone has a desk job, how is it possible to get the work done and move more at the same time? There are many exercises that can be performed while sitting at the desk […]




40% of Ankle Sprains Do Not Fully Recover, Picture of Caucasian male Physical Therapist working on the ankle of a Caucasian female patient.

40% of Ankle Sprains Do Not Fully Recover

Ankle sprains are relatively common, with an annual incidence of 10 per 1,000 people.[1]  Only 11% of people with these injuries receive any supervised rehabilitation.[2]  The low utilization of physical therapy may contribute to the fact that more than 40% do not fully recover, as indicated by decreased function, persistent pain, recurrent injury, and instability.[3] […]




Neck Pain and ROM, picture of black male patient with Hispanic female therapist massaging his neck

Neck Pain and ROM

Neck pain, without trauma or an injury, often comes from poor posture, which creates stress on the muscles and joints. Exercises may help with range of motion and reducing pain. People who experience severe or sudden neck pain should not attempt to do neck exercises without the advice of a healthcare professional. Therapeutic exercise and […]




Arthritis and Physical Activity, Picture of an elderly Caucasian male using exercise bands

Arthritis and Physical Activity

How can physical activity help joints that are already sore from arthritis?  Chronic pain caused by arthritis affects millions of people in the United States every year. About one in four adults with arthritis—15 million people—report experiencing severe joint pain related to arthritis.[1] Exercise is important to help improve mood, strengthen muscles, give more energy, enhance quality […]




Dash Into Heart Health, Picture of an apple, measuring tape and pills

Dash Into Heart Health

Looking for a heart-healthy way to eat a balanced, flexible diet that requires no special foods? The DASH eating plan might be for you! DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. Researchers developed it more than 20 years ago. It is an eating plan that is based on research sponsored by the National Heart, Lung, and […]




Seniors and strength workouts

Seniors and Strength Workouts

According to the United States Census Bureau, by the year 2030, the number of individuals in the United States 65 years and over will reach 70 million, and all baby boomers will be over 65. It is important to note that muscle mass decreases as we age. It is essential to work on increasing exercise […]




Stop Sitting and Start Moving

New Year’s resolutions are easy to make but even easier to break. We are never too out-of-shape, too overweight, or too old to make healthy changes. Some of the most common New Year’s resolutions are losing weight, being more physically active, eating healthy foods, reducing stress, and quitting bad habits. Abundant evidence shows exercise can […]




Runner’s Knee Syndrome

Runner’s Knee Syndrome

Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a broad term used to describe pain in the front of the knee and around the patella, or kneecap. It is sometimes called “runner’s knee” or “jumper’s knee” because it is common in people who participate in sports that involve running and jumping.  However, patellofemoral pain syndrome can occur in nonathletes, […]




Early Physical Therapy Helps Sciatica

Early Physical Therapy Helps Sciatica

Sciatica refers to pain down the sciatic nerve, which runs from the low back down the back of each leg. It is commonly associated with back pain. Sciatica can be disabling, leaving people unable to do simple things like getting dressed, but others may find it an annoying discomfort. Research shows starting physical therapy soon […]






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