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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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Posted on April 25, 2018 by Athletico
Through my 20+ years of practice as an Occupational Therapist (OT), my skill set and how I apply my core knowledge of Occupational Therapy has evolved. I often get asked, “What is Occupational Therapy?” and given my personal experience, that can be a difficult question to answer in a few sentences. Since April is OT month, I thought I would take a minute to share my thoughts and experiences to provide insight on the wonderful profession of OT.
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Posted on April 20, 2018 by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP
Spring is arriving and with that many people are heading outdoors to get started on their gardens. Although gardening is a great activity to spend some time outdoors, it also requires the use of the hands and wrists, which means these joints are at risk for injury.
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