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How to Fall Correctly to Prevent Hand Injuries

Posted on June 7, 2021 by Lizzy Miotti PT, DPT

As a physical therapist and hand therapist, one of the biggest concerns I hear from my patients is that they...
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Physical Therapy’s Role in the Workplace

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Athletico

Physical therapists play an active role in the care and prevention of Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in the workplace. Musculoskeletal pain...
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Why Does It Hurt When I Sit?

Posted on May 5, 2021 by Athletico

In the past year many of us have been juggling the challenges of working from home. With this comes changes...
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Power Saws to Paint Brushes: Hand Tool Injuries & Prevention Tips

Posted on April 30, 2021 by Justin Schvach, MOT, OTR/L

Co-Author: Werokina Noyszewski, OTS Pity the tool! Tough as nails, even Mr. T could learn a thing or two about...
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Guide to Gardening: 4 Tips to Conquer the Earth Pain-Free

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Janet Apgar, OTR/L, CHT, CMTPT/DN, AIB-VRC, ASTYM-cert

Research shows that gardeners have decreased anxiety, depression, and body mass index (a measure of body fat percentage calculated by...
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Knee Injuries Seen in Gymnasts

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

Knee pain in young gymnasts is a common complaint. Many times these young athletes begin having pain due to overuse...
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From the Dance Floor to the Living Room: A Look into Dance Safety

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Lizzy Miotti PT, DPT

Co-Authors: Andrew Ludwig PT, DPT and Bryan Lind PT, MPT, ATC As the COVID-19 global pandemic continues around the country...
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New To Cycling? 4 Tips to Prevent Injuries

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Paige Gibbens, PT, DPT, MHA

Both indoor and outdoor cycling has increased in popularity within the fitness industry for exercise and for good reason. This...
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