Posts Tagged ‘Physical Therapy’

TMJ Disorders: 6 Helpful Exercises for Jaw Pain

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders are a common source of jaw and head pain.  TMJ disorders are also associated with neck…

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Temporomandibular Joint

Vertigo: 3 Proven Vestibular Exercises

Dizziness leads to more than 5 million doctor’s visits in the U.S. each year.  Vertigo is a form of dizziness…

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Vertigo

Back Pain in Golfers: 5 Exercises to Improve Your Flexibility

Low back pain is extremely common in recreational and professional golfers.  Even Tiger Woods has succumbed to multiple back surgeries. …

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Golfer

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: 3 Helpful Exercises

Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common nerve injury affecting adults.  More than 3 million Americans are diagnosed each year. …

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Carpal tunnel syndrome

5 Easy Exercises for Shoulder Arthritis

Shoulder arthritis occurs in approximately 15% of people over the age of 65.  It is more common in women.  As…

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Treatment for shoulder arthritis

How to Avoid Falling: Start a Balance Exercise Program

More than 30% of people 65 and older fall each year. This increases to 50% for those in their 80’s. …

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Falls in the elderly

Direct Access and Medical Screening in Physical Therapy

Many people visit a physical therapist after seeing a physician and being given a prescription to start physical therapy.  However,…

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Direct access

Answering Your Questions About Concussion in Sports 

Concussions are common in athletes.  They are common in contact sports, like football and hockey.  But, concussions also happen in…

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Concussion

Overcome 5 Common Barriers to Starting Your Exercise Program

Another new year is upon us and with it comes the resolution to get in shape, lose weight, or commit…

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Exercise

Knee Pain in Women: 5 Exercises for Less Pain

Nearly 1 in 5 women over the age of 18 have knee pain.  This prevalence of knee pain in women…

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Women with knee pain