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Category Archives: Physical Therapy Treatment

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Navigating the World of Sports Medicine

Physical Therapy Treatment, UncategorizedBy bosgbDecember 2, 2011

by David Merson, DPT, ATC If you’re like most patients, choosing a health care provider, scheduling appointments, and dealing with your health insurance company may be a daunting and confusing process.  Keep in mind these few helpful steps as you plan your path to recovery. Step 1 – Choosing an Insurance Plan Choosing the right…

Graston – More than just massage

Physical Therapy Treatment, UncategorizedBy bosgbOctober 4, 2011

by Julia LeBlanc, DPT I have always enjoyed incorporating manual therapies into my practice. Over the years, I have been aware of Rolfing, Reiki, and numerous massage techniques. Earlier this year a friend told me they had experienced Graston with remarkable results. I was aware that Graston is a massage technique that uses specialized tools.…

The Truth about Myofascial Release

Physical Therapy Treatment, UncategorizedBy bosgbOctober 4, 2011

by Danielle Clark-Fox, DPT Myofascial release (MFR) has begun to gain some popularity in the manual therapy world, prompting many clinics and therapists to advertise these skills to potential patients. But how do you make sure you, as a patient, are receiving these skills by someone who really knows what they are doing? And what…

When to use heat and when to use Ice

Physical Therapy Treatment, UncategorizedBy bosgbOctober 4, 2011

by Danielle Clark-Fox, DPT This has to be one of the most frequently asked questions in our clinic, no matter which area of the body we are talking about. So I thought it would be a good idea to put together some good information about when to use which! In general the best rule of…

Taping: Is It Only for Pro Athletes?

Excercise Tips & Tools, Physical Therapy Treatment, Sports, UncategorizedBy bosgbOctober 4, 2011

by David Merson, DPT, ATC Many athletes may be wondering – would taping help stabilize my ankle/knee/shoulder?  Would it help with arch support? To help navigate this question, I have laid out some basic taping information on the most common taping interventions.  First, however, it is important to understand that taping is a skilled sports…

Good Questions About Common Injuries

Injuries/Surgeries, Physical Therapy Treatment, UncategorizedBy bosgbOctober 4, 2011

by Danielle Clark-Fox, DPT Every time a patient comes to the clinic for an evaluation I make sure they have a good understanding of what their injury is and how it occurred, so I thought this make for a good topic to put out into cyberspace, What is going on and how did it happen?…

What does it take to be a Physical Therapist today?

Physical Therapy Treatment, Research and Seminars, UncategorizedBy bosgbOctober 4, 2011

by Rebecca Lingerfelt, DPT The required training and education to become a PT has undergone some great improvements in the past few years, making our field a more capable profession. The result is a higher level of responsibility as part of your medical team. In the early stages of the profession at the time of…

Detraining and Overtraining in the Dancer

Dance, Physical Therapy Treatment, UncategorizedBy bosgbMay 14, 2011

by Michael J. Velsmid, DPT, MS Detraining in the dancer during summer lay-off is the partial loss of endurance, strength, balance, flexibility, and skill in response to an insufficient training stimulus.  We all have experienced that when we stop exercising, we generally begin to lose both strength and aerobic fitness.  After only three months, researchers…

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