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Working in the physical therapy field, we see many people with challenges to their feet, their legs and hips. Often, we see people with their hips and alignment which causes lower back pain or other stability issues.   One way to identify if these challenges do exist and there is a structural issue, is toContinue Reading »

We live in a time where people are extremely busy and have many responsibilities, both professionally and personally.   There are all kinds of stress factors that can affect our mood and even cause depression. The cases of depression over the years have continually increased as people are getting busier and committed to more responsibilities.Continue Reading »

Working as physical therapists, we see a significant increase in injuries due to people not paying attention to what they are doing. We are more distracted than ever, tethered to our iPhones and computers, busy with our careers and our families. You might be walking out to your car, talking on your phone to aContinue Reading »

If you are an athlete, especially a basketball or volleyball player, you are obviously jumping around a lot and are more likely prone to injury. If very common athletic injury is something we call jumpers knee, also known as patellar tendonitis in the medical community. What many don’t realize is that this condition can alsoContinue Reading »

Consistently, there are a number of studies that have shown that more than 80% of Americans will experience some sort of lower back pain or even chronic back pain at some point during their lifetime.  This seemingly simple condition will cost more than $100 billion a year and will affect employee productivity and a lossContinue Reading »

Anytime we get an injury or even go so far as to break about him, it is definitely painful and extremely inconvenient. One specific injury that can cause a lot of pain and inconvenience above the rest is what is commonly known as a broken collarbone, or in medical terms, a clavicle fracture. Contrary toContinue Reading »

Age is simply a part of life.   There is no way to avoid it. Our hair will go gray, or skin will change its texture and begin to wrinkle and we will experience muscle atrophy if we don’t maintain an active lifestyle.    One thing you can be sure to be proactive about andContinue Reading »

If you’re like me, you probably are hearing some cracking or popping noises coming from your shoulder.   Surprisingly, these are, for the most part normal. However, if you are experiencing any pain loss of mobility or any potential swelling, you might be having challenges with your acromioclavicular (AC) joint. There is a substantial amountContinue Reading »

Knee osteoarthritis is a common condition experience by older adults. This condition tends to happen when the cartilage in and around the knee area tends to break down. The result? The bones begin to cause friction against each other, typically causing a dull ache,  possible swelling or even potentially serious pain. This is a conditionContinue Reading »

High-intensity home exercise programs, such as Insanity or P90x, have been touted as safe and effective. This may be true, but only under certain conditions—and even if you meet the criteria to practice these programs independently, it still might be a good idea to use caution when engaging in one. A high-intensity workout can beContinue Reading »