With a new school year starts a new wave of youth athletes getting back into their sports or getting involved with athletics for the first time. Whether you’re a coach, a parent, or an athlete yourself, it’s important to make sure passion and dedication for a sport do not result in a pattern of overworking […]
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When it comes to physical therapy at Advanced Kinetics our goal is to return each patient to their previous level of function whether it’s housework, job-related duties, or recreational/athletic goals. We will encourage recovery and independence through an individualized home exercise program. We will facilitate return to function through hands-on techniques, exercise, modalities, and patient […]
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What Happens To The Brain After A Massage? Massage therapy, and different forms of therapeutic touch, have several mood-enhancing benefits thanks to the release of neurotransmitters and hormones in the brain. The reduction of pain, anxiety, and depression and the increase in joy, focus, and relaxation can be attributed to the production and release of […]
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Whether you’re an athlete that is constantly moving or someone with a more sedentary lifestyle, stretching should be an incredibly important part of your day! Stretching can improve performance during physical activities, as well as, daily activities. The most important things to remember when stretching are to take it slow and listen to your body! […]
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The human body is a marvel of nature, full of potential that’s just waiting to be unlocked. At Advanced Kinetics Physical Therapy, we’re passionate about unlocking that potential, and one of the ways we do that is through stretch therapy. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill stretching; we’re talking about Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF), a technique that […]
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Often when people think of physical therapy they think of recovering from an injury or surgery; however, physical therapy has a variety of benefits and can be a beneficial tool in your workout routine as well. Physical therapy and recovery services can help your muscles recover faster, prevent injury, and maximize your efforts so that […]
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What Is Runner’s Knee? Runner’s Knee is not one specific injury but rather a generalized term that covers several conditions that could be affecting the kneecap and surrounding area. The condition is signified by a dull aching pain around or behind the kneecap. Despite the name, runner’s knee is not exclusively caused by running. It […]
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What Is Physical Therapy? Before we discuss how physical therapy can improve your mental health, we should make sure we explain what physical therapy actually is and how it works. Physical therapy, also known as physiotherapy, is a form of treatment for pain and injury that involves massage, treatments, and exercises that provide physical stimuli. […]
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What Is Swimmer’s Shoulder? Swimmer’s shoulder is the colloquial term for a form of shoulder tendonitis, also sometimes referred to as shoulder impingement. Swimmer’s shoulder occurs when the tendons in the shoulder become inflamed and swollen. This inflammation causes the tendons to press on the surrounding bones, muscles, and tendons. Typically, this inflammation affects the […]
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Are you an athlete looking to prevent an injury? Do you have a chronic condition that affects your muscles? Are you recovering from a recent injury? Do you work out frequently and put repetitive strain on your muscles? Then Advanced Kinetics Physical Therapy is happy to let you know that Myofascial Release Therapy or Myofascial […]
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