Unfortunately many of us will be involved in a fender bender in our lives. Depending on how we are hit we may suffer from injuries. One of the most common injuries following a car accident is whiplash. While whiplash may resolve on its own in 2 weeks, it may not and the best and most […]
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The headache. One of the most common, if not the most common afflictions. Almost everyone can say that they have had a headache at least once in their life. And unfortunately having a headache could mean nothing or it could be the sign of something very serious and life threatening. Thankfully, the headaches most of
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That won\’t happen to me! I don\’t own a blackberry, so it can\’t apply to me! If you text or do email via phone (iPhone, android, etc) this applies to you. I bet half of the people reading this immediately thought that this \’will never happen to me\’ and those are the half that should
Blackberry Thumb : Texting can hurt you! Read More »
I need to start by stating that I am not a nutritionist. I have had a few nutrition classes, I understand the human body but am not a licensed dietician. The following blog is based solely on experiences from treating over 1000 people and seeing first hand what works and what doesn’t. It is that
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With summer in full gear and the U.S. Open at hand, many people are taking days and weekends off to play a round of two of golf. However, most people don’t realize what a round of golf does to the body. Think about the dynamics of a golf swing: a concentrated back swing followed by
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The American Physical Therapy Association describes physical therapy as “clinical applications in the restoration, maintenance, and promotion of optimal physical function.” What are clinical applications? What is optimal physical function? Most people understand the concept of physical therapy but don’t truly understand the underlying meaning behind the occupation that is physical therapy. The truth is
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That’s a question you hear in the clinic time to time, and unfortunately the truth is, like most cases, there’s not one good answer. There are many different causes for your hand to develop paraesthesias, or commonly described as “pins and needles” or uncomfortable tingling. Your skin is filled with tiny nerve endings that relay
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The other day my friend asked me if I wouldn’t mind helping him with some landscaping help in his neighbor’s back yard. I thought to myself that of course I wouldn’t mind helping, I would be out in the sun, helping some nice people out, and getting in a little workout at the same time.
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Sometimes people complain of pain from an unknown origin and state that “I really didn’t do anything” to hurt that area. For those who suffer from Patellofemoral Pain syndrome, known as PFPS for short, that is usually the case. The patella, commonly referred to as the kneecap, can be a source of pain for some
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One of the most common causes of pain at the knee, hip, or both, especially in active individuals, is known as Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome, or ITB tendonitis for short. The IT Band attaches to the outside of the shin, so repetitive movement of the shin with a tight IT Band, as seen in running,
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