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Posted on July 2, 2025 by Ali Nasreddine, OTR/L, OTD
Mental health plays a significant role in workers’ compensation (WC) injuries. In fact, 76% of U.S. workers report at least one symptom of a mental health condition, and one in four Americans knows someone affected by mental illness. These mental health challenges can complicate recovery and make returning to work more difficult.
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Posted on June 30, 2025 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
Pickleball is a fun, low-impact sport. Stretching before and after playing pickleball is important for injury prevention and flexibility. Let’s look at different types of stretching, when they should be used, and how to target specific areas of the body to keep you on your game - in the game!
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Posted on June 27, 2025 by Brandon Bowers, PT, DPT, Astym Cert.
Summer is in full swing -the sun is shining, the days are longer, and there’s no better time to soak up the warm weather. Whether it’s a walk in the park, a hike on a local trail, or a run around the block, outdoor activities are a great way to stay active. But have you considered taking your actual workout outside? It’s a refreshing change of pace for gym regulars and home-gym warriors alike. Getting your workout in while enjoying the outdoors? It doesn’t get much better than that.
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Posted on June 25, 2025 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
Cheerleading is a very popular sport for school teams and competition all-star teams. All-star teams are comprised of various ages, and they can be co-ed, and practice multiple days per week for competitions. As with any sport, cheerleading comes with a risk of injury. There are general trends for cheer-related injuries depending on the athlete’s role on the team: base vs. flyer.
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Posted on June 23, 2025 by Denise Moon, PT, DPT, PHC
In recent times, pelvic health physical therapy has become a hot topic, especially with the help of social media. Despite this new trend, many people don’t know what it is or are unsure of what it encompasses. So, let’s talk about five things you should know about pelvic health physical therapy. (more…)
Posted on June 20, 2025 by Teddy Azar, DPT
Struggling with jaw pain and stiffness? Not sure what can provide the relief you’ve been looking for? It might be time to try physical therapy (PT)! PT can provide a personalized assessment and treatment plan to help you find relief.
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Posted on June 18, 2025 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
Pickleball is a great, low-impact sport for people of all ages that has become vastly popular in recent years. Pickleball is similar to tennis, however, it is played on specific courts with a different style paddle, ball, and rules. Pickleball offers a variety of health benefits for its players in addition to being a fun activity for many people.
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Posted on June 9, 2025 by Sarah Rice PT, DPT, PhD
Pelvic health? Isn’t that just for moms? No! While pelvic health is certainly important for moms, it’s also important for everyone else—dads, birthparents, people of all gender identities, and people of all ages.
Regardless of gender identity or assigned sex at birth, we all have the same pelvic floor muscles. These muscles are hard workers. They function in concert with the core and hip muscles to stabilize the body and help control urinary, bowel, and sexual function. Our breathing, diet, exercise routine, daily chores, and stress level can all affect our pelvic floor muscles.
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