Choosing the best physical therapy clinic for you can be daunting with so many options. According to The Good Body, there are 38,800 physical therapy clinics in the United States. While choosing one may seem like a task, there are some key factors to keep in mind that’ll help you make the best decision for your needs. […]
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Running is a “simple” form of exercise. You don’t need any special equipment, you just go out and run, right? After buying two new pairs of running shoes, new running clothes, race entry fees, a fancy new Garmin/FitBit, and a new water bottle, let me tell you that running is not necessarily a cheap/easy hobby!
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Yoga is a spiritual and ascetic discipline and is widely practiced for health and relaxation. Yoga translates to union in Sanskrit. It utilizes breath control, simple meditation and relaxation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures. Yoga is a gentle way to improve your posture, balance, and coordination. Yoga is aimed at developing harmony in
HELP! My head hurts! How do I tell if this is a headache or a migraine? When will it go away? What can I do to prevent headaches? Can physical therapy really help? A headache is a pain in your head that can cause aching or pressure that usually occurs on both sides of the
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So what exactly is fascia and why is it so important? Fascia is a three dimensional web of fluid filled connective tissue that surrounds every muscle, bone, organ, nerve, and blood vessel in our body, down to the cellular level. Think of it as the jell-o in a jell-o salad; it holds everything in place.
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Evaluations at Athletic Advantage investigate the cause of your pain, tightness and complaints, and then determine “why” you have your pain. If we don’t investigate the “why” behind your pain, tightness or injury, any treatment performed will be ineffective in changing those underlying conditions. To demonstrate an exercise without knowing the “why” is like replacing
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