It’s no secret that Roy Halladay has not been ‘Doc’ over these past two seasons. With the pitcher turning 36 today, May 14, and his recent placement to the disabled list (DL) due to bone spurs, a partially torn rotator cuff, and frayed labrum in his throwing shoulder, his future does not look too bright. […]
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The following is a testimonial from a patient who had been over training for years and finally her body could no longer keep up with the demands. She cut back on her training, was placed on a supervised exercise program by a physical therapist and has gained speed and strength, with training less time overall.
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Since summer season is approaching and everyone is working to have that flat stomach to show off at the beach, I thought it was a good time to talk about your core. It is common to hear someone say that they are “doing abs” at the gym or working out their core. When people do
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It is common for people to crack their knuckles or even their back intentionally because they find that it feels good or allows them to move more freely. Cracks, pops, and other funky noises also occur while someone is lifting weights at the gym, reaching over their head, or just walking down the street. What
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If your arm hurts when you raise it, you’ve probably wondered what exactly is causing this pain that’s interfering with your everyday life. You may have even wandered the internet, typing in “my arm hurts when I raise it”, hoping to self-diagnose and treat it on your own. During your search, you’ve likely come across
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Back injuries are extremely common especially in an outpatient physical therapy setting such as Total Performance Physical Therapy. Low back pain patients generally make up approximately 50% of the patient profiles seen throughout the course of the day. Here are a few low back pain statistics for you: 60-80% of the population will experience low
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When patients come to physical therapy, they seek assistance and guidance in overcoming their physical ailments so they can live life at it highest quality. Physical therapists use a variety of treatment options to aid patients. When coming to physical therapy it is common to receive therapeutic exercise, hands-on therapy, and even education and advice
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I am a 39-year old female who discovered running in the past few years. I first started to have symptoms with my right IT band and looked for a treatment on the internet. The IT band did resolve for a while but then I started with a shin split in my left leg. I went
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On April 12, 2013, Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant tore his Achilles tendon late in the 4th quarter against the Golden State Warriors. Bryant is 34 years old and has been in the NBA for 16 years. His projected return to play ranges from 9 months to a year. This is a substantial amount
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For as long as I remember, anytime anyone has massaged my shoulders, I would get, “Wow, you’re tight!” Trust me, I got the memo. Having been a competitive figure skater from ages 7 to 17, I was accustomed to carrying too heavy bags on my shoulders. Not only was the equipment bag heavy, but I
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