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What is Fascial Counterstrain in Physical Therapy?

Leave a Comment / Myofascial Release Technique / Shannon Quick, Practice Manager

Exploring the Transformative Power of Fascial Counterstrain TLDR Summary: Innovative Therapy: Fascial Counterstrain (FCS) redefines manual therapy, focusing on fascia-related conditions. Pain Relief and Recovery: Aids in alleviating sports injuries, muscle spasms, and chronic pain. Holistic Healing: Emphasizes whole-body wellness, impacting overall athletic performance. Expertise-Driven: Developed by Brian Tuckey PT, OCS, JSCCI, tailored for athletic […]

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Enhancing Wellness with the Power of Nature: Athletic Advantage Physical Therapy Partners with Ohio-Based Clean Remedies

Leave a Comment / CBD Wellness, holistic health / Shannon Quick, Practice Manager

Embrace the power of nature with Athletic Advantage Physical Therapy’s new partnership with Clean Remedies, a leading Ohio-based CBD company. Delve into how our organic CBD products can contribute to your wellness journey and understand our shared devotion to holistic health solutions. This blog post provides insights into the benefits of CBD and the strength of our commitment to your well-being.

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So You Like to Run?

Leave a Comment / education, physical therapy, running / Mark Read, LPT

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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When Can I Return to Sports After a Hamstring Strain?

education, hamstring strain, physical therapy / Shannon Quick, Practice Manager

Hamstring strains are an extremely prevalent injury across many sports and commonly result in athletes taking time away from training to recover. Athletes participating in sports involving high-speed sprinting and kicking (such as soccer, football, track, and dance) are especially vulnerable to injury because of the substantial demands these activities place on the hamstring muscles.

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Headaches vs. Migraines

Leave a Comment / education, headaches, physical therapy / Mark Read, LPT

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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Dry Needling: The Benefits and What to Expect

Leave a Comment / dry needling, education, physical therapy / Bethany Everson, PT

Integrative Dry Needling is not Acupuncture! Dry Needling is based on Neuro-Anatomy and Modern scientific study of the musculoskeletal and neuromuscular systems. It is a highly effective treatment with the goal to bring tender, sensitive tissues, and irritated nerves back to a healthy, homeostatic state. Acupuncture is based on Ancient Chinese Medicine and focuses on

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Does My Achilles Tendinopathy Just Need Some Rest?

Leave a Comment / education, physical therapy, rotator cuff injuries / Shannon Quick, Practice Manager

If you are an athlete with Achilles tendinopathy, you understand first-hand how frustrating and distressing this condition can be to manage. You may be wondering about the best and quickest way to return to your recreational or sporting activities without your ankle pain limiting your performance. On one hand, you might be concerned that you

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This is an image of someone jogging through a park who has stopped to grasp at pain in their shoulder, something that can at times be treated with Physical Therapy in Lewis Center by Athletic Advantage.

Do I need surgery for my torn rotator cuff?

education, physical therapy, rotator cuff injuries / Shannon Quick, Practice Manager

Surgery or physical therapy? If you have a rotator cuff tear, you have probably asked this question and may have had trouble finding an answer. The good news is you are not alone. Although both of these treatments have been around for decades, healthcare providers still debate about which one results in better outcomes. Much

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Man at his desk grasping at his lower back and wincing in pain due to lower back pain which can be treated by Athletic Advantage, a highly trusted physical therapy clinic in Lewis Center, Ohio

Do I Need Imaging for My Lower Back Pain

1 Comment / education, physical therapy / Shannon Quick, Practice Manager

If you have low back pain, you might be concerned that something could be wrong with your spine. You may also think it is important for you to get an X-ray or MRI to determine what is causing your pain. Although these thoughts are quite common, undergoing diagnostic imaging is not necessary or beneficial for

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Pain, Tightness, Injury, Poor Posture?

Leave a Comment / education, physical therapy / Mark Read, LPT

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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