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  • September 19, 2022

Exercises for Pelvic Floor Health

Common pelvic floor disorders you may have heard of are urinary or fecal incontinence, pelvic floor dysfunction, and pelvic organ prolapse. These conditions are caused by pelvic floor muscle weakness or even overworked muscles which cannot relax.

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  • September 12, 2022

What is Dry Needling in Physical Therapy?

Dry needling physical therapy involves using a very thin needle (similar to an acupuncture needle) to penetrate the skin and target specific muscles and fascia. The main reason to use dry needling is to release very tight segments of muscles to reduce pain and improve the muscle’s mobility.

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  • August 22, 2022

Physical Therapy Exercises for Sciatica

Sciatica is the experience of pain in the low back that spreads down the distribution of the sciatic nerve, from the buttock down the back side of the thigh into the calf.

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  • August 2, 2022

Juvenile Arthritis Awareness – How Physical Therapy Can Help

Juvenile arthritis is an autoimmune disorder where the body does not recognize its own healthy tissues and attempts to attack itself by releasing inflammatory chemicals.

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  • May 31, 2021

7 Ways to Reduce High Blood Pressure Without Medication

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a prevalent medical condition in which people experience elevated blood pressure levels. High blood pressure itself is extremely dangerous because it may not cause any symptoms directly, but it is a major risk factor for some of the leading causes of death in the US - namely, heart disease and stroke.

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  • March 2, 2021

Vestibular Therapy: The Best Treatment for Vertigo

Vestibular therapy is a method that physical therapists use to help patients suffering from vertigo and other vestibular symptoms. A physical therapist will first help you diagnose your vertigo to ensure there are no severe underlying causes. Diagnosis usually happens through a physical examination and medical history.

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  • March 1, 2021

What is Vertigo? And How Can Physical Therapy Help?

Vertigo is the sensation of feeling dizzy or off-balance, even when standing still. Vertigo is extremely common in the US, being most common in age groups over 65 years old.

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