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Osteoarthritis Doesn’t Have to Mean Surgery

Osteoarthritis Doesn’t Have to Mean Surgery

At this time, it is estimated that 27 million Americans have some form of osteoarthritis (OA). Arthritis is a term to describe inflammation of the joints. Some factors that increase your risk for OA include age, genetics, former injury, occupation, sports, and...
Stress And Our Muscles

Stress And Our Muscles

“Don’t distress, de-stress!”   The effects of stress on our body can be beneficial in extreme moments; for instance our muscles tense up during stressful situations to protect themselves from injury. This is caused by the same hormone that increases our heart and...

Sleep Matters!

Promoting Sleep Health: A Physical Therapist’s Role By Austin Mizell, SPT     This week marks the National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep Awareness Week, geared towards promoting the connection between good sleeping habits and better health.   Roughly...
Patient Safety Awareness Week

Patient Safety Awareness Week

by Sports PT Director of Clinical Operations Dr. Teresa Lindell, PT, DPT, OCS   What is more important than one’s health and safety?   Many would say nothing!  March 13-19th is Patient Safety Awareness Week.  Some studies suggest that as many as 400,000...