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Exercise Can Help You Stay Happy During Social Distancing

While social distancing is critical during a pandemic, social isolation can have a negative impact on our overall health. The changes in our daily routines,...

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Health & Lifestyle

Back to Normal: How Physical Therapy Can Help in COVID-19 Recovery

COVID-19 primarily affects the lungs but also can have heart and muscle/joint complications.  People that have been affected directly by the coronavirus or who have...

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Fitness

Physical Activity and the Immune System: How Therapists Can Help Improve Your Ability to Fight Infections

Most of us know that exercise is good for our health, but we may be less aware of the strong link that exists between exercise...

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Injury Prevention

How to Prevent DIY Injuries During COVID-19

Throughout the nation we are seeing a rise in in the implementation and extension of stay-at-home orders to battle the COVID-19 pandemic.  This is leading...

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Physical Therapy

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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Physical Therapy

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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Physical Therapy

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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Physical Therapy

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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Sports

Athletic Training: An Integral Part of Your Healthcare Team

By: Jordan Joseph, ATC (Region 13/14) Traditionally, certified athletic trainers, or ATCs, have worked in conjunction with coaches, athletes, parents and physicians to ensure the...

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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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Jaw Pain

5 Lifestyle Behaviors that Contribute to TMJ Discomfort or TMD

By Casondra Mortimer, DPT, Harrisonburg, VA Center TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joint, which connects one side of your mandible (lower jaw) to your skull. Temporomandibular dysfunction...

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