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Proper Lifting Techniques to Avoid Back Injuries
With Christmas right around the corner, you may have just cut down your Christmas tree or picked one up from your local nursery. The next step is lifting it up and tying it to your roof rack or securing it in your truckbed, either way lifting a Christmas Tree or other burly object can strain…
Read MorePhysical Therapy Exercises for Concussions
A concussion can cause lasting effects on the brain tissue and mess with its chemical balance. This injury may result in short and long-term physical, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms
Read MorePhysical Therapy for Balance Problems: How to Improve Your Natural Balance?
Despite the increased interest in mindful movement and its importance, many Americans continue to struggle with balance issues. These problems occur due to restrictive work routines, non-ergonomic work settings, sedentary lifestyles, and declining health.
Read MorePlantar Fasciitis Physical Therapy Treatment
Can physical therapy help plantar fasciitis? Can it help treat plantar fasciitis so bad I can’t walk? If you have ever typed in these questions on a search engine, then you’re not alone.
Read MorePain during sex, isn’t that normal?
I know this topic is sometimes considered “taboo” and shied away from during conversations, but in reality, sex is an important aspect of relationships, aging, and life. Although it may not be as easy to talk about, sex is just as significant as any other activity in which you experience pain, and the takeaway is the same: if there is pain, there is a problem that needs to be addressed.
Read MoreTop Tips on Returning to Sports or Exercise After Recovering from COVID-19
Whether you are a professional athlete or fitness enthusiast, you might have asked this question – when can I exercise after COVID-19
Read MoreWhen Is It Safe to Exercise After Birth?
Can you exercise after birth? Yes, you can (with some strings attached). There are several benefits of exercise after delivery. Physical activity relieves postpartum stress, promotes quality sleep, and revives energy. It is equally advantageous for your weakened muscles. Returning to an active routine allows your body and mind to feel its best. Now the…
Read MoreSciatica and Low Back Pain: Are They the Same Thing?
Do you often wake up with excruciating back pain? Do you feel pain down your leg or in your low back? The odds are that you are dealing with sciatica or low back pain. Whether it’s from a strenuous workout session, a sedentary lifestyle, manual labor, or lifting a heavy object, back pain can decrease…
Read More5 Things You Need for an Ergonomic Workstation at Home
Has working from home done a number on your back? It’s time to switch things up by setting up an ergonomic workstation. Hours of slumping at your desk or lying on your couch while you work aren’t right for your body. The less than ideal setup leads to sore muscles, knots, and unbearable aches. The trigger…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Recovery and Rehabilitation
Are you looking for a COVID-19 recovery and rehabilitation program? COVID-19 is a lung & respiratory disease, yet it indirectly affects heart health and muscle/joint functioning in aging adults and recovering patients. Adding to this are complications caused by self-isolation and limited activity. Specialized Physical Therapy offers a personalized rehabilitation and recovery treatment plan for…
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