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How Do I Know If Dry Needling Is Right For Me?

Posted on by Peter Batz, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT/DN, AIB-VR/CON

Most people have experienced some muscle tightness or pain in their lives. Many of those people have gone to get a massage or seen a chiropractor for an “adjustment.” They may have seen slight short-term improvements in their symptoms afterward, but symptoms often tend to return and remain a long-term issue. One popular technique within healthcare that has shown great promise for addressing and managing pain and tightness is dry needling. But what exactly is this “dry needling” we’re referring to?

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Woke Up On The Wrong Side Of The Bed? 4 Stretches To Alleviate Back And Neck Pain

Posted on by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.

Do you ever wake up in the morning with a stiff neck or lower back? Maybe you can’t get comfortable in bed at night or “slept on your neck wrong”. Tightness in your neck or stiffness in your back is the last thing you want to start your day. You get up ready to go to work or school and your neck or back slows you down. Let’s look at four stretches you can do to start your day off right.

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Let’s Talk Ergonomics: 3 Things You Need To Know About Your Posture

Posted on by Kathleen Habschmidt PT, DPT

Many of us spend hours each day sitting at desks, hunched over screens, or engaged in activities that can affect our posture. By understanding a few key principles, you can take significant steps toward better posture and a healthier, more comfortable life.

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In A Bad Mood? Try These 6 Stretches

Posted on by Peter Batz, PT, DPT, OCS, CMTPT/DN, AIB-VR/CON

Stretching is something that we all tend to do at some point in our days but are not always aware we are doing it. When you first wake up in the morning, you may reach up to the sky to feel a good stretch in your arms and back or bend your neck side to side to relieve some tension while sitting at your desk at work. Stretching doesn’t necessarily take much effort but has great benefits.

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Shovel Snow Like A Pro: 3 Injury Prevention Techniques To Feel Your Best This Winter

Posted on by Kathleen Habschmidt PT, DPT

Winter brings the joys of snow-covered landscapes and the excitement of winter activities. However, it also comes with the responsibility of shoveling snow, which can be physically demanding and potentially harmful if not done correctly. Below are three injury prevention techniques to help you stay safe and enjoy the winter wonderland.

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Benefits of an Arm Care Program for Overhead Athletes in the Off-Season

Posted on by Vanessa Retondo, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. We’re hanging up our bats and gloves, coaches are making their rosters and checking them twice, and soon, our mounds and dugouts will be lightly covered in a fresh blanket of snow. ‘Tis the season – the off-season, that is.

While we’re filling our bellies with holiday cookies and taking that much-needed break from throwing, giving our arm the TLC it deserves after carrying us through the season is important. In fact, the best gift we could give our arm is a comprehensive arm care program.

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Hamstring Injuries & Running

Posted on by Paige Gibbens, PT, DPT

Hamstring injuries can be one of the most common injuries in sports and can be related to running. Despite being one of the most common injuries, the mechanism (the cause) of the injury is still very poorly understood and requires more research. So, what do we know currently about hamstring injuries and their relationship to running? Here’s what every runner should know about hamstring injuries as an endurance athlete and what to do if you experience one for yourself.

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Posture Check: 4 Stretches To Try Throughout Your Workday

Posted on by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.

“Sit up straight” or, “You need better posture” – sound familiar? Posture, posture, posture. It can be hard work. Let’s take a quick look at a handful of stretches you can do at work to improve your posture.

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