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Category: Physical Therapy
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How a Physical Therapy Consultation Could Benefit You
Do you get shin pain when you run? Has your back been aching for some time now? Often we get these aches and pains, and we’re not sure where they came from or what caused them. We put off going to the doctor, thinking they’ll just go away. But what if there was a way…
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What is Diastasis Recti?
What is Diastasis Recti? Diastasis recti (diastasis rectus abdominis) is a separation of the abdominal muscles along the midline of the abdomen. This usually occurs in women in the 2nd – 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Diastasis recti can also be present in non-pregnant individuals – both men and women. This abdominal separation is due to an…
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What Causes Pelvic Pain?
Pelvic pain is pain experienced in the lower part of your abdomen and pelvis. Pelvic pain can range from mild to severe and can affect various aspects of life, including bowel and bladder function, digestion, pregnancy, sex, and even menstruation. This article addresses the most important questions concerning pelvic pain, including the leading causes, when…
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Common Volleyball Injuries & How to Prevent Them
This content was updated for accuracy and relevance on 07/03/23 Volleyball is one of the most popular sports in the world. This fun, fast-paced, and agile sport requires the athlete to be ready to go from head to toe, meaning that the risk of injury can be high. It can take a serious toll on an…
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Back pain and your best options
This content was updated for accuracy and relevance on June 9, 2023 Are you suffering from low back pain? You are not alone. 8 out of 10 people in America suffer from low back pain, so “Why does my back hurt” and “what is the best course of action”? Taking medications such as Advil…
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Total Joint Shoulder Surgery Recovery
This content was updated for accuracy and relevance on 02/13/2024. The shoulder is a highly mobile joint and often one of the first joints in the human body to develop arthritis. The shoulder joint is a ball and socket joint between the shoulder blade (scapula) and the upper arm bone (humerus). Other important bones in…
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Total Joint Hip Replacement Surgery Recovery
Each year, there are more than 500,000 people who undergo a total hip replacement, arthroplasty. If you, or someone you know, are one of those people who suffer from hip pain and are seeking a solution, we are answering the most asked questions regarding total hip replacement surgery and hope you find the following information…
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Baseball Injuries: A Guide
This content was updated for accuracy and relevance on Oct 10, 2023 Baseball season is starting back up, and as America’s favorite pastime, it’s very likely you are gearing up for another long season. With long seasons come plenty of opportunities for injuries, and baseball is not new to sports injuries. Every baseball player should…
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Physical therapy teaches fitness trainer how to be mentally in-tune with his body
“Physical therapy has helped me to mentally be in-tune with my physical body. I now listen to my body more and give it the necessary time it needs to rest.” – Coach Ray, fitness trainer, athlete, and former Ivy Rehab patient When fitness is a way of life, an injury can quickly bring everything to…
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Marathon Training & Quick Tips From a Runner & PT
This content was updated for accuracy and relevance on June 9, 2023 Is running a marathon on your bucket list? It takes a lot of planning and preparation – right up there with writing a book, climbing a mountain, and jumping out of an airplane. If you’re one of the lucky ones to accomplish this…
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Dry Needling – What is it?
Dry needling is a relatively new treatment option in the US, having only been around for 30 years or so, but its popularity is rapidly rising due to the numerous benefits it provides for pain relief and range of motion. What is dry needling? In simple terms, dry needling is a safe and effective way…
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5 Tips to Avoid Pain After Shoveling
Anyone who lives in a region with snow can relate – you wake up in the morning and look out the window expecting to see green grass but instead, you’re greeted with 6 inches of snow. It looks pretty from inside; the first snow of the season always does. Then you realize you’ve got an…