Category: Fracture
How Exercise Translates to Function
If you are thinking about seeing a physical therapist for the first time or interested in learning more about the profession, you may wonder how exercises translates to improved function? This is a great question that any physical therapist would …
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March Health Series: Optimizing Bone Health
When it comes to bone health in the United States, it can be a bit “out of sight, out of mind” for most of us. However, the prevalence of osteoporosis (bone loss) is already high and, sadly, only rising. Decreased …
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Exercises to Improve Your Balance
Every second of the day, an older adult (age 65 and older) falls in the United States, making falls the number one cause of injury and injury death in the older adults.1 Just because falls are common, does not mean …
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Shin Splints
Diagnosis of Shin Splints The history of the event that triggered the pain is an important clue. A clinical assessment that includes gentle pressure on the shin area and a variety of special tests will be conducted by the physical …
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