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Shouldering the Blame for Shoulder Pain: Arthritis or Bursitis?
Hamlet reached up to put Yorick’s skull back and felt a nasty pain in his shoulder. He gazed into the distance. “Arthritis or Bursitis, that is the question!” he mused. It is a question many people wonder about every day when faced with shoulder pain, although they...
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The Unsung Hero of Pain Management: Nutrition
Can you fix a torn ACL with healthy eating and a change in diet? Well...not exactly. However, if you have arthritis, back issues, or a variety of aches and pains, paying attention to your nutrition can lead to reduced inflammation and reduced pain. Inflammation on its...
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Dry needling, blood flow restriction, and cupping therapy: Do they work for athletes
After several months of restricted team sports, the athlete in your home is probably eager to get back out there and compete. Many athletes, both young and ...ahem… not so young, will find sore muscles and injuries a drawback to their increased workouts, games, and...
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4 Tips to Avoid Knee Injuries While Skiing
You are speeding down the slope, making perfectly executed turns, and dreaming of the Olympics, when suddenly, a five-year-old shoots across your path. You try to avoid him, but you catch an edge … automatic catastrophe, right? In that instant, you assume you’ll be...
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Recovering from Spinal Surgery: What You Need to Know
In the days and weeks leading up to your spinal surgery, you may have a lot of questions about what your recovery is going to look like. As an athlete, your concerns are likely different from the average person who is anticipating surgery. What will rehabilitation...
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The 7 Biggest Benefits of Physical Therapy
There are many myths and assumptions about physical therapy. Until you experience it firsthand, you might not know how it works or understand its benefits. Physical therapy isn’t just something you do after an injury. It’s also not just for pro athletes and people who...
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High School Sports After the COVID-19 Pandemic: Returning Safely to the Game
For many students, sports are a major part of their high school experience. Teams of high school athletes proudly represent their schools and their communities through their involvement in sports, and for the kids, it’s so much more than just a game. In high school,...
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Advice You Need to Train for a Marathon in 2021
As the weather starts to cool down, more and more runners turn their attention to longer races. But this year has been different. Perhaps this was the year you set your new year’s resolution to finally complete a marathon and cross it off your bucket list, only to...
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Physical Therapy Guide to Knee Pain
If you’re experiencing knee pain, you are not alone, as one in four Americans has experienced knee pain as well. Over the past 20 years, the prevalence of knee pain has increased. As you may have experienced, knee pain can cause difficulty performing certain...
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