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What Makes My Joints Pop or Crack? Is it Causing Damage?

General Health, Research and Seminars, UncategorizedBy bosgbNovember 9, 2012

by Evie Ullman, DPT Any Physical Therapist will tell you that if they had a dime for every time a patient asked them this question, they’d be rich. First of all, cracking your joints does not cause damage or lead to arthritis down the road. There is no evidence to support this, so feel free…

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Importance of Proper Bike Fit

Excercise Tips & Tools, Sara Bresnick PT, Sports, UncategorizedBy bosgbNovember 2, 2012

by Sara Bresnick, PT Cycling can be a great activity for people to participate in through out their lifetime.  It is great for your cardiovascular system and it is a non-impact activity, meaning it puts very little stress on bones, joints, and ligaments.  As long as your bicycle is properly fit to your body, there…

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Osgood-Schlatter Disease

Injuries/Surgeries, Physical Therapy Treatment, UncategorizedBy bosgbOctober 27, 2012

by Jennifer Mohns, DPT Does your child have a bump on their knee? It is painful to kneel on the ground on play sports? This condition is actually pretty common in children who participate in gymnastics or high impact sports such as soccer, basketball, and volleyball.  This pathology is called Osgood-Schlatter disease. Osgood-Schlatter is the…

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Chronic Ankle Injuries: What Can Be Done?

Injuries/Surgeries, Physical Therapy Treatment, UncategorizedBy bosgbOctober 20, 2012

by David Merson, PT, DPT, ATC You often hear people say, “I rolled my ankle again”, but what does this really mean?  Chronic ankle instability is a common orthopedic condition in which the ankle lacks stability and subsequently goes through an inflammatory process time and time again. The common treatment approach is “Rest, Ice, Compression,…

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What Your Feet Say about the Rest of Your Body

Footwear, UncategorizedBy bosgbOctober 19, 2012

by Rebecca Lingerfelt, DPT You’ve heard that song about how the foot bone’s connected to the leg bone and the leg bone’s connected to the knee bone; well, it’s true! Our bodies are intricately connected and issues in one location can affect other areas of your body in ways you didn’t even realize. Your foot…

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What a Pain in the Butt !!!

Injuries/Surgeries, Physical Therapy Treatment, UncategorizedBy bosgbOctober 5, 2012

by Erin Looney, DPT The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) is one of those tricky little joints that is too often overlooked in patients that suffer from low back and hip pain.  I see SIJ dysfunction regularly with my patients that complain of back or hip pain. Ok, so what is it?  Each person has a left…

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Exercise Addiction: Pushing the Limits

Excercise Tips & Tools, Stacy Choquette PTA, UncategorizedBy bosgbSeptember 14, 2012

by Stacy Choquette, PTA Like chocolate cake or ice cream, physical activity can become addicting.  To many people, jogging or hitting the gym is a daily routine.  As we grow and develop our bodies can tolerate a high amount of stress and be pushed to their limits.  Maintaining this high level activity becomes more challenging…

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Baby Boomer Bodies

Excercise Tips & Tools, General Health, UncategorizedBy bosgbAugust 31, 2012

By Edward Lockwood, DPT Do you have difficulty walking long distances? Do you have difficulty climbing stairs? Do you have difficulty performing activities that used to not be challenging? As we age, we all lose bone mass, muscle mass, and strength. This can make daily activities that used to be easy a consistent daily challenge. It…

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Preparing for Fall Athletics

Excercise Tips & Tools, Sports, UncategorizedBy bosgbAugust 24, 2012

by David Merson, DPT, ATC The Fall sports and recreation season is upon us, always accompanied by anticipation, excitement, and sometimes anxiety for young athletes and parents alike.  Here are some helpful tips for athletes of all ages to ensure a healthy and successful sports season. If you’re an athlete… You may have spent the…

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Get Ahead of the Curve: Pediatric Scoliosis

Physical Therapy Treatment, UncategorizedBy bosgbAugust 17, 2012

by Jennifer Mohns, DPT How do I know if my child has scoliosis? Is there physical therapy treatment for children with scoliosis? Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine, creating an “S” or “C” like shape.  Each individuals’ spine naturally curves slightly, but scoliosis is a relatively prominent visual pathology.  Idiopathic scoliosis in the…

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