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Coronavirus Symptoms and Deconditioning: How Therapists Can Help Prevent Deconditioning and Help Boost Immunity

The most common Coronavirus symptoms include cough, fever, and shortness of breath. Depending on severity, these symptoms can lead to deconditioning, or a decline in function that...

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Coronavirus Symptoms and Deconditioning: How Therapists Can Help Speed Recovery

The most common Coronavirus symptoms include cough, fever, and shortness of breath that can be mild or severe and cause detrimental effects. One of the...

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Effects of Social Isolation during COVID-19 and How a Physical or Occupational Therapist Can Help

The human race is meant to be social.  We simply are wired that way.  During this time where entire cities are shut down and people...

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Physical Therapy

Telehealth Physical Therapy: At-Home, Virtual PT Has Many Advantages

Telehealth physical therapy increases your access to high-quality care and therapy services when you cannot visit a clinic because of health and safety circumstances or...

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Telehealth or In-Clinic Care: Which is Right for You?

In-Clinic: In Person Treatment Have you had a recent surgery or trauma that limits your ability to move actively? You may require a more hands-on...

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Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy Greatly Improves Function After Breast Surgery

Many women with breast cancer will have surgery. These surgeries, while vital, can have negative consequences for which physical therapy can provide a significant benefit.

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Physical Therapy

Amid Opioid Crisis, PT as Alternative for Pain Relief

For a pitcher in New Mexico, it started with a foot injury. Knee surgery paved the way for a soccer player in California. A shattered...

Physical Therapy vs Opioids
Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy vs Opioids

CHOOSE PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR SAFE PAIN MANAGEMENT No one wants to live in pain. But no one should put their health at risk in an...

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Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy Can Help MS Patients Regain Independence

By Ashlee Jones, DPT, OCS, ATC One of the most common symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS) is difficulty with walking, which typically develops from weakness,...

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Physical Therapy

Balance and the Inner Ear

By Rob Volstad, PT – Raleigh, North Carolina Center Good balance is something we often take for granted.  Whether we are walking across a perfectly level...

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Early Referral to Physical Therapy

By Jessica Heath and Neal Goulet A decade ago, Seattle was the site of a study into the benefit of early referral to physical therapy...

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Physical Therapy

Avoiding the Aches and Pains of Pregnancy

By: Stephanie Lever, PT, Red Lion Center The birth of a baby is one of the most miraculous events this world has to offer. Labor...

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