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Celebrating Black History in Physical Therapy

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Leython Williams, PT, DPT, CMTPT

Black History Month is important to me because it provides an opportunity to recognize, remember, and celebrate the accomplishments of individuals with African and African American descent that have pushed boundaries, broken down barriers and influenced the development of our nation. Often overlooked in American history are the integral contributions from Black Americans that have evolved healthcare, including the field of physical therapy. (more…)

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4 Tips for a Good Warm Up and Cool Down

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Athletico

I had a coach once tell me that the two biggest mistakes people make at the gym are not going enough and doing too much when they do get there. I would add a third mistake to his list: skipping an appropriate warm up and cool down before and after your exercise. (more…)

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Cervicogenic Headaches: It’s Not All in Your Head.

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Molly Runquist, DPT, COMT, Emory Competent, AIB-VRC

There are many different types of headaches. In fact, the International Classification of Headaches has more than 180 pages! However, there is one type of headache that affects more than just your head and can be helped by a physical therapist: cervicogenic headaches. (more…)

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The Benefits of Playing Multiple Sports – Staying Active

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Sports play an important role in many children’s developmental years. Participation in athletics can help children learn motor control, patience, teamwork, listening skills and the benefits of hard work. In 2018, data shows 52 percent of kids aged 6 to 12 participated in team or individual sports. Data from 2008 shows 27 percent of youth athletes specialized in one sport. (more…)

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What Is Hip Bursitis?

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Paige Gibbens, PT, DPT, MHA

Bursitis? So, what is a bursa? A bursa is a fluid filled sac that is utilized to reduce friction and improve mobility near joints and bony areas. What is bursitis? Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa. The hip has multiple bursa that can be involved in bursitis. So, how does bursitis affect my hip? (more…)

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4 Things to do in Denver While Attending CSM

Posted on February 5, 2020 by Athletico

This year the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) is bringing the physical therapy community together in Denver for the 2020 Combined Sections Meeting (CSM). (more…)

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Achilles Tendinitis in Gymnasts

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Tendinitis is a chronic, overuse type of injury that is common in gymnasts as they perform multiple repetitions of their routines – on the floor, beam and when sprinting toward the vault. Rhythmic gymnasts are also at risk due to performing up to four different routines on the floor with repetitive jumping, leaping and turning. (more…)

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Everyone is Talking About IASTM. What is it?

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Molly Knoblett, PT, DPT, CMPT, Graston Technique® Provider

Instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, or more commonly known as IASTM, is the use of tools to assess tissue quality and to treat areas identified to have scar tissue, soft tissue restrictions, chronic inflammation or degeneration. (more…)