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Posted on May 23, 2018 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
Gymnasts require more flexibility than the general athlete to perform the necessary skills of their sport. Summertime is a great time to focus on increasing flexibility. Since stretching is an important component of training, it is a good idea to review some of the safest ways to stretch to prevent injury and progress flexibility.
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Posted on May 21, 2018 by Athletico
Osteoarthritis (OA) can have a major impact on essential and functional activities of daily living. It can reduce or hinder a person’s ability to walk, ride a bike, climb stairs or get on the ground to play with children and grandchildren.
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Posted on May 18, 2018 by Jovie Murtha, PT, Women's Health Specialist
It is as common as low back pain, migraines and asthma, yet many suffer in silence with pelvic pain.1
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Posted on May 16, 2018 by Athletico
The comparison between women and men is a common one, and the medical world is no exception. Many dysfunctions and diseases are statistically greater in one gender over the other, including Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD).
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Posted on May 14, 2018 by Jovie Murtha, PT, Women's Health Specialist
(Are we ever, ever, ever... getting back together?)
Diastasis recti...sounds like an odd sea creature, doesn't it? If you are a pregnant mom, or have recently delivered, you may be familiar with the term.
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Posted on May 11, 2018 by Athletico
Mother’s Day is approaching quickly, which means that many are looking for the perfect gift to celebrate their mom.
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Posted on May 10, 2018 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common type of arthritis.1 The degenerative joint disease is due to a breakdown of cartilage. Arthritis can occur in many joints including the hands, hips, knees, lower back, neck and shoulders.
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Posted on May 8, 2018 by Athletico
You may be asking this question: what on earth is an AlterG anti-gravity treadmill?
AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmills are considered anti-gravity because they use innovative “Differential Air Pressure (DAP)” technology that counteracts gravitational forces, gently adjusting body weight from 100 percent down to as low as 20 percent.1
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