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Do knee braces or sleeves work for knee osteoarthritis?

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Athletico

Knee osteoarthritis (breakdown of articular cartilage along the joint surfaces) is rampant in the aging population. Some statistics show nearly...
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Stretch of the Week: Standing Big Toe Grab

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Athletico

As we move into week three of February, let’s assess how you’re feeling. Go ahead and do the first two...
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Hip and Knee Joint Replacements: Common Questions Answered

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Athletico

Replacements of the Hip and Knee are perhaps the most common joint replacements seen in our society. There are many...
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How Swimming Can Help Improve Your Health

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Brian Whittington, PT, DPT, CMTPT

Swimming continues to grow in popularity as one of the aerobic exercises of choice. With as little as 2.5 hours...
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Medical Missions: A Painful Truth

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Athletico

Typical Medical Mission: There are many types of medical mission trips, through many different organizations, traveling to countries without access...
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Take Care of Your Injury Sooner Rather Than Later

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Athletico

We’ve all been there at one point or another. Dealing with daily pain can be a constant ritual of our day...
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What’s the Bump on My Foot?

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Dorothy Cohee

Have you ever noticed a bump on the top of your foot or along the side of your big toe?...
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Trigger Finger: Not for Target Practice

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Athletico

As we age, a little morning stiffness in the fingers may be a typical start to the day and opening...
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