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Navigating Recovery After Rotator Cuff Repair

Navigating Recovery After Rotator Cuff Repair

Navigating the Road to Recovery After Rotator Cuff Repair Rotator cuff repair is a common surgical procedure aimed at fixing tears of the rotator cuff tendons in the shoulder. The recovery journey can be challenging, but with the right approach and therapy, patients...

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Start Running Today

Start Running Today

Start Running Today Here in Wisconsin, our winter was mild,but it is still cold outside. The temperatures and winds outside don’t make it any more appetizing to think about going outside for a run. However, this doesn’t mean it is too early to start thinking about...

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How PT Supports Breastfeeding Mothers

How PT Supports Breastfeeding Mothers

How Physical Therapy Supports Breastfeeding Mothers Being a new mom comes with many new changes and demands on the body. Lifting your baby from the crib, carrying a car seat around, and constantly breastfeeding or pumping can take its toll on the body. The following...

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Neck Strength Evolution

Neck Strength Evolution

Neck Strength Evolution: A Progression Guide for Deep Neck Flexor Strengthening and Posture Improvement  Maintaining a strong and well-supported neck is crucial for overall posture and musculoskeletal health. Deep neck flexor strengthening exercises can play a pivotal...

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Tips for Managing Fibromyalgia

Tips for Managing Fibromyalgia

Tips for Managing Fibromyalgia Overview of the disorder  Fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal chronic disorder that causes pain and tenderness throughout the body. In addition to pain, fibromyalgia can cause fatigue, sleep, memory, and mood issues. It is believed that...

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Is Your Heart Healthy?

Is Your Heart Healthy?

Is Your Heart Healthy? February is the American Heart Month. With Valentine’s Day being the middle point in the month, let it be a reminder to take a few moments and reflect on your heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in...

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Exploring the Benefits of Craniosacral Therapy

Exploring the Benefits of Craniosacral Therapy

Exploring the Benefits of Craniosacral Therapy Is it Right for You? What is Craniosacral Therapy? CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a light-touch, manual therapy that releases tensions, as well as restrictions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction and improve...

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Decoding the Differences in Tendon Health

Decoding the Differences in Tendon Health

Tendonitis vs. Tendinosis: Decoding the Differences in Tendon Health  Tendon health is a critical component of our musculoskeletal system, and when issues arise, understanding the nuances between tendonitis and tendinosis is essential. In this blog, we'll delve into...

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What are My Shoes Telling Me?

What are My Shoes Telling Me?

What Are My Shoes Telling Me? Have you ever noticed a certain wear pattern on the tread of your shoes? Maybe the forefoot wears quicker than the heel or vice versa. Perhaps the outer aspect of your shoe becomes less cushioned than the medial aspect. You may notice a...

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Treatment Spotlight: Cupping

Treatment Spotlight: Cupping

Treatment Spotlight: Cupping Have you ever wondered what cupping is? This treatment has been around for a long time but gained quite a bit of popularity after Michael Phelps was seen with unmistakable red, circular marks on his back during the 2016 Olympics after...

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Shoveling Smart

Shoveling Smart

Shoveling Smart: Avoiding Shoulder Pain While Clearing Snow Shoveling snow is a common winter chore that, if done improperly, can lead to shoulder pain and injury. The repetitive motion and the weight of the snow can strain the shoulder muscles and tendons. This blog...

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What Is POTS and How Can PT Help?

What Is POTS and How Can PT Help?

What Is POTS and How Can PT Help? What is POTS? Postural Orthostatic Tachycardic Syndrome or POTS has recently been making waves in the medical community due to a recent increase in prevalence and diagnosis. POTS is a syndrome associated with orthostatic intolerance....

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Strengthening the Transversus Abdominis

Strengthening the Transversus Abdominis

Strengthening the Transversus Abdominis: The Foundation of Core Stability The transversus abdominis, often overlooked in core workouts, plays a crucial role in overall core strength and stability. This deep abdominal muscle acts like a corset around your midsection,...

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Benefits of Acupressure: Is it Right for Me?

Benefits of Acupressure: Is it Right for Me?

Benefits of Acupressure: Is it Right for Me? What is Acupressure? History Acupressure originated in ancient China as early as the Shang Dynasty from 1600-1045 B.C. Meridians and acupuncture charts were already in use for medicinal purposes as depicted on oracle bones...

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Dry Needling Can Help EDS

Dry Needling Can Help EDS

Dry Needling Can Help EDS What is Dry Needling? Dry Needling is the use of a microfilament needle that is inserted into a trigger point (a tight spot in the muscle) to cause a “twitch” response. This helps to reduce pain, inactivate trigger points, and restore...

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Causes and Treatment of Jaw Pain

Causes and Treatment of Jaw Pain

Causes and Treatment of Jaw Pain “I never knew PT could help my jaw!” I can’t tell you how many times I have heard that! Most people are not aware that there is a conservative treatment option for head, face, and jaw pain, and it can be as simple as finding a Physical...

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What are micro-workouts?

What are micro-workouts?

What are micro-workouts? Do you climb into bed at night and wish you had had more time in your day to get a workout in? Seven in ten Americans wish they had more time in the day to get in exercise. Research has found that the total duration of exercise is more...

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Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep

Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep

Tips for a Better Night's Sleep Did you know that sleep is one of the best ways to help the body recover? Sleep plays a crucial role in performance and recovery by decreasing cortisol levels (the body's stress hormone) and allowing growth hormone to begin repairing...

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Help! My Back “goes out” Every Year

Help! My Back “goes out” Every Year

Help! My Back “goes out” Every Year Every year, oftentimes through gritted teeth or grimaces of pain with almost any movement, countless people utter the phrase “I threw my back out again.” These repeat, acute onsets of low back pain that often resolve within days,...

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Top Tips for Travel Days from a Physical Therapist

Top Tips for Travel Days from a Physical Therapist

Top Tips for Travel Days from a Physical Therapist As the Wisconsin winter months approach us, many are eager to travel to warmer areas to avoid frigid temperatures and runny noses. Most of us have figured out how to book a flight, plan a road trip, and arrive at our...

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Discover the Value of Physical Therapy

Discover the Value of Physical Therapy

Discover the Value of Physical Therapy Quality of Life Investing in physical therapy is a commitment to a fuller life with more freedom. Long-term benefits include: returning range of motion, improving flexibility, balance, strength, and mobility to recover from an...

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Why Suffer with Back Pain?

Why Suffer with Back Pain?

Why Suffer with Back Pain? Did you know that an estimated 580 million people have suffered from low back pain at least one time in their lifetime? Roughly 8 out of 10 people experience low back pain at least one time in their lifetime. I want to spend some time...

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6 Tips for Supporting Breast Health After 40

6 Tips for Supporting Breast Health After 40

6 Tips for Supporting Breast Health After 40 Breast health is an essential part of overall health, and as we age our breasts change and our risk of cancer increases. Cancer is caused by a mutation in the DNA within a cell, creating an abnormal cell that then divides...

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How Long Will My Injury Take to Recover?

How Long Will My Injury Take to Recover?

How Long Will My Injury Take to Recover? You have just suffered a new injury. No matter the injury, you are probably wondering, “When will I be back to normal?” "How long with my injury take to recover?"The answer to this is not always straightforward. However, our...

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Is a Weekend Warrior a Bad Thing?

Is a Weekend Warrior a Bad Thing?

Is a Weekend Warrior a Bad Thing? What is a weekend warrior? It can often be hard to fit in time for exercise and wellness throughout your busy week between juggling work, family, and other commitments. A weekend warrior is someone who typically doesn’t exercise...

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Put The Spring Back In Your Step

Put The Spring Back In Your Step

Put The Spring Back In Your Step Have you ever noticed your feet are put through a lot more wear and tear through the summer months? In the summer, your feet are more exposed to the elements. With more barefoot walking in and outside of the house, wearing sandals and...

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Living With Vertigo

Living With Vertigo

Living With Vertigo: Daily Tips and Lifestyle Changes What is Vertigo? Vertigo is an illusory sensation of motion of either the self or the surroundings in the absence of true motion. The two different types of vertigo are peripheral and central. Peripheral vertigo is...

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