October is National Physical Therapy Month! In honor of raising awareness of the benefits of physical therapy here are 5 not-so-well known facts! 1. Physical therapy can treat more than post-operative conditions! As physical therapists, we are known to treat post-operative conditions such as ACL reconstruction, total knee replacements, and rotator cuff repairs. However, we […]
Read MoreLeave it all out there in class? Not feeling quite yourself? High-intensity interval training is a great way to burn calories, have fun, and build strength in ways traditional gym exercise cannot. But what happens when you stop recovering like you used to? In any activity that involves plyometrics, full body exercises, and rotation, these […]
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Spring, Sun, Running! With more in person races and events coming up you may feel inspired to start running again. Many runners experience knee pain when they are gearing up for events. What is it? Is it your IT band? A lot of runners that get hip or knee pain and are told that it […]
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As winter continues and the chance of snow increases, it is important to make sure we know how to shovel without increasing our risk of injury. Shoveling snow remains a frequent cause of orthopedic injury due to improper mechanics putting undue stress on the body. With appropriate preparation, equipment, and technique, snow shoveling can be […]
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Pain. It’s something we all experience. But just like a trip to the movies or a Disney vacation, everyone’s pain experience is a little different based on their past exposures, age, and physiological make up. This is because pain intensity is determined by the brain. Pain is determined by complex interactions involving the location of […]
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Summer is in full gear and inspiring us all to get outside. Many people of all ages are utilizing the nice weather to exercise. Time of day, temperature, and humidity all play a role in how and when we should be exercising. When outside in the heat this summer, it is important to prepare for […]
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You asked, we listened! Click here to read the Top 10 Things Your Therapist Wants You To Know based on the most common questions we get and concerns patients have. As activities start to ramp up for the summer, we want you to know what to expect from physical therapy if you should sustain an injury. […]
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Prolotherapy is the rehabilitation of an incompetent structure by the induced proliferation of new cells. This is a method of injection treatment designed to stimulate healing and can be used in multiple painful sites such as ligament and tendon insertions, trigger points, and adjacent joint spaces. Prolotherapy works by causing a temporary inflammatory reaction at […]
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Overuse injuries having been plaguing pediatric sport for the last two decades. As of 1996, nearly 50% of all injured individuals under 18 years old were classified as Overuse injuries. That’s an astounding number since the majority of overuse injuries are avoidable. Let’s talk about what exactly an overuse injury is and how you can […]
Read MoreNormally as we approach fall we would be seeing a start of many sports including Soccer! “You either win, go on to greatness, or you lose, and probably face a series of cataclysmic events for the rest of your lives” -Will Ferrell, Kicking & Screaming. Luckily, AKPT is here for you to help improve your […]
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