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Physical Therapy
September 30, 2019
The design of the shoulder is a ball and socket joint. The rounded head of your humerus articulates with the cup like depression of the scapula,...
Sports Injuries
September 27, 2019
What is a concussion? A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that alters the way our brain functions. When the brain sustains trauma, it is our...
Core/Abdominal
September 27, 2019
Knock Knock who's there? Abs Abs who? ABSolutely need to learn more about my core! Core strengthening is one of the most important parts of any...
Physical Therapy
September 26, 2019
Given that basketball requires a lot of stress on your lower body and extremities. some common injuries include: Ankle instabilityPatellofemoral painHip pain/impingementLow back pain In the...
Physical Therapy
September 23, 2019
Sciatic nerves run from either side of our lower back down to each of our legs. That’s why a classic sign of sciatica is having a...
Physical Therapy
September 23, 2019
The knee joint is the second most complicated joint in our body and has to move in many directions. The knee and hip work in tandem...
Physical Therapy
September 23, 2019
Strengthening is a key component to focus on when trying to improve an athlete’s performance. However, before any kind of heavy lifting occurs, the athlete must understand the...
Physical Therapy
September 20, 2019
Do you feel aches and stiffness when you wake up in the mornings, as if your entire body is being weighed down? It is normal to...
Joint Pain
September 20, 2019
We will experience some episode of pain at one point or another during our life. It's common for a quick scan of the internet or visit...
Physical Therapy
September 20, 2019
All of us have most likely experienced shoulder pain at some point in our lives. Shoulder issues, like pain and weaknesses are some of the most...
Physical Therapy
September 20, 2019
Having pain or stiffness in our knee can cause quite a few problems: Difficulty walkingPain going up or down the stairsPain squattingDifficulty standing up from a...
Back Pain
September 19, 2019
Here's a riddle for you: What holds your body upright, is made up of a series of irregularly shaped bones, appears to be in a straight...
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