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Protect Your Heart with Subtle Lifestyle Changes
Health & Nutrition

Protect Your Heart with Subtle Lifestyle Changes

Coronary heart disease, a blockage of the arteries supplying the heart, is the most common type of heart disease. According to research, the costs of...

WHY DO I HURT MORE WHEN IT IS COLD OUTSIDE?
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Why Do I Hurt More When it is Cold Outside?

For many people, cold weather is more than inconvenient; it causes a very real increase in pain. If you’ve noticed an increase in pain during...

Muscle Cramp: Causes, Treatment, and Prevention
Fitness

Muscle Cramp Causes, Treatments and Prevention

You have probably experienced a muscle spasm or “charley horse” at some time. Muscle cramps or contractions can last anywhere from a few seconds to...

Fitness

The Choice Between Heat and Ice for Treating Injuries

As a physical therapist, one of the most common questions I am asked is, “Should I use heat or ice?”  The answer depends on what...

How to Prevent Knee Pain When Running
Knee Pain

Total Knee Replacement

By Tim Mazer, RVP, Western Pennsylvania For those over the age of 50 living with worsening knee pain caused by osteoarthritis, a total knee replacement...

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Neurological Physical Therapy

Equine (Horse)-Assisted Therapy Can Help Musculoskeletal or Neurological Conditions

By Stephanie Lever, Lancaster PA Center Equine-assisted therapy refers to physical, occupational, or speech therapy that uses horses as treatment tools. It is referred to...

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Education of a Physical Therapist

by: Kati Mol, Columbia SC Center WHERE THE PROFESSION OF PHYSICAL THERAPY IS GOING In the past few years the profession of physical therapy has...

Physical Therapy

How Physical Therapy Can Reduce Risk of Falling

Chris Ferlo, PT- Milford Center Falls can diminish a senior’s ability to lead an active and independent lifestyle. According to the American Physical Therapy Association, some...

Injury Prevention

Injury Prevention for Musicians

Darla M. Wilson, PT, DPT (Undergraduate Minor in Music Performance) – Austintown, OH Center Whether you are a professional musician, a music student, or just like...

Back Pain

7 Steps for Ensuring Resolution of Symptoms After Lumbar Fusion Surgery

Anthony Sacerino, PT, DPT- West York Clinic A typical lumbar fusion is performed for a patient experiencing both low back and leg pain.  The importance...

Back Pain

Don’t Let a Heavy Backpack Be a Drag on Student Health

Zachary Haulman- Altoona Center After a summer away, students might find it hard to get moving when school resumes. Or maybe it’s just that their...

Injury Prevention

Golf Warm-Up to Prevent Injury and Enhance Performance

The smell of fresh-cut grass, the warmth of the rising sun, and the peaceful quiet of a golf course on a summer morning: what a...

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