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Posted on June 26, 2017 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
Is age really just a number? Can you still get stronger even as you get older? There are common misconceptions surrounding senior populations and exercise or strength training. Let’s debunk some of these misunderstandings.
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Posted on June 23, 2017 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
Our feet literally take us places all day long, and foot pain is a fairly common issue. For some people, the pain is located more in the heel. That heel pain can also lead to the discovery of a bump on the back of the heel. This could be a condition known as a Haglund’s deformity.
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Posted on June 21, 2017 by Athletico
For the third week of June we will be performing the Seated Twist with Neck Stretch. This stretch targets the muscles of the neck, between the ribs, and trunk.
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Posted on June 20, 2017 by Athletico
Providing a great experience for guests is the goal of every hotel, but doing so is a team effort. In fact, a lot of people are responsible for a hotel guest’s smile – from the employees that are passed in the hallway to those that come and tidy up the rooms on a daily basis. Many of these employees can feel the work they do right down to their bones and joints. This is because musculoskeletal injuries in hotel employees is common, particularly among housekeepers.
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Posted on June 19, 2017 by Lori Diamos
Our children do it at school, many of us do it at work, most of us do it while commuting, and too many of us also do it recreationally. What is that magic “it?” If you guessed sitting then you hit the nail on the head.
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Posted on June 16, 2017 by Athletico
As a physical therapist that works with children, I educate my patient's family and caregivers on the importance of each and every motor milestone relevant to the child's age. Often, each milestone assists in the development of the following milestone.1 For example, before a child can crawl on hands and knees, they often develop the skill of moving forward in an army crawl position.
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Posted on June 14, 2017 by Athletico
June’s second stretch of the week is a range of motion movement for the neck called Neck Circles. This movement will stretch the neck in all directions, and also provide insight into your neck’s range of motion.
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Posted on June 13, 2017 by Athletico
Updated: May 20, 2025
Training for your first marathon can be a daunting task – not only do you have to build up your stamina, but you also have to do so while keeping your body healthy enough for the next training session.
Although runners never intend to get hurt while training, data shows that the average recreational runner has anywhere from a 37 to 56 percent chance of injuring themselves.1 Fortunately, there are things that can be done to reduce the risk of injury when training, including the three tips listed below:
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