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Common Football Injuries
Head, shoulders, knees, and toes – football is a rigorous sport and can be the source of various injuries. Some injuries are more common, and some are less common. Some injuries heal quickly with rehabilitation, whereas others heal slowly and may require surgery. Let’s look at some of the more common injuries in football.
The Total Joint Replacement Journey
Do you know someone who has undergone total joint replacement surgery recently? How did they describe their experience? Were they happy with the outcome? Would they do it again? The answers to these questions can vary with different people answering them. As people remain active into their more mature years and develop joint pain, the...Read More
Common Hip Injuries in Dancers
Hip injuries in dancers comprise about 17.2% of all muscular and bony injuries. These injuries are often hard to diagnose because many have overlapping signs and symptoms. Injuries can occur for a variety of reasons. Some injuries are traumatic from a fall, contact, or another impact like a fracture or an avulsion (where a muscle...Read More
Alina Barnett
I recently had a total knee replacement due to an injury at a step class five years ago. At first the pain was tolerable, however through the years it progressively got worse. At the time I had a chronic kidney disease and needed a kidney transplant. I actually did receive a kidney prior to my...Read More
5 Ways to Improve Your Balance
Balance is observed in many aspects of life. An elite running back, a waitress, and even Grandma Sally all need good balance. A running back uses balance to stay on his feet and avoid defenders, whereas a waitress uses balance to carry food and weave in between guests. Grandma Sally uses her balance to navigate...Read More
3 Ways to Use a Foam Roller
Foam rollers are one of the most widely used tools in the fitness industry. Everywhere you look, you seem to see either someone using one or touting the benefits of one of them, but does the evidence support the use of these therapeutic devices? A casual look into the research shows some positive benefits of...Read More
Pawan Verma
My name is Pawan Verma and I want to share a story which is at the intersection of wellness, quality of life and physical therapy and should inspire my fellow baby boomers entering their golden years. I am a first-generation immigrant from India who came here 35 years ago for higher studies and ended up...Read More
Work Comp CEU or Other Non-COE Event Request Form
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