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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 hole rubbing near your great toe. […]

Running
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 offers insights into how to shovel snow effectively while minimizing the […]

Injury Prevention
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. Orthostatic intolerance means that symptoms occur when in an upright position. When […]

Misc
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, supporting your lower back and improving posture. This blog delves into the importance of strengthening the transversus […]

Core Strengthening
Acupressure points on the back

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 and turtle shells during this time.  Acupressure is a complementary alternative medicine that […]

Chronic Pain, Pain Management
Level Up Your TMD Knowledge with Mike Karegeannes

Level Up Your TMD Knowledge with Mike Karegeannes

Course Overview Are you ready to level up your TMD treatment knowledge? Most physical therapy programs spend 2-4 hours total in school on temporomandibular disorders and most do not cover craniofacial pain. This two-day course provides an introduction to temporomandibular disorders and craniofacial pain. The course takes you through anatomy, normal and abnormal biomechanics, differential […]

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