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10 Fitness Gifts to Help Them Reach Their Goals
10 Fitness Gifts to Help Them Reach Their Goals The holiday season is about showing appreciation for the people in our lives, and what better way to do that than with a gift that supports their health and wellness? With the new year right around the corner and new fitness goals in mind, help set […]
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Common Winter Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Common Winter Injuries and How to Prevent Them Winter in Wisconsin means cold temperatures, snow-covered streets, and icy sidewalks. While these elements make the season beautiful, they also increase the risk of injury. Whether slipping on ice, shoveling snow, or participating in winter sports, taking precautions is crucial to staying healthy throughout the season. In […]
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10 Common Foot Disorders and How to Treat Them
10 Common Foot Disorders and How to Treat Them Our feet are complex structures that bear the brunt of our daily movement, comprising 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 ligaments, muscles, and tendons. Studies suggest the average person walks about 100,000 miles in a lifetime. This makes it no surprise that nearly everyone will […]
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What is Physical Therapy Residency Training?
What do physical therapy residency training and orthopedic specialization entail? To become a physical therapist, the required entry degree is now a Doctorate in Physical Therapy! That’s right, we’re now Doctors. After graduation, physical therapists can practice as generalists, or they can pursue additional clinical education to specialize in different areas of PT practice. This […]
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Frequent Headaches? It Could Be From Your TMJ
Frequent Headaches? It Could Be From Your TMJ Do you often struggle with headaches and can’t figure out why? Headaches can be a major “pain in the TMJ” for many! This blog highlights how TMJs can cause headaches and what to do to find relief. Suffering from frequent headaches? It could be from your TMJ! What […]
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How to Know When It’s Time for a Total Joint Replacement
How to Know When It’s Time for a Total Joint Replacement Living with joint pain can be frustrating and, at times, debilitating. There are a plethora of factors that play into joint pain, all of which play a role in how you feel at any given moment. There can be damage to the joint structures […]
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Using the Run-Walk Method: Beginner’s Guide to Running
Using the Run-Walk Method: Beginner’s Guide to Running Runners rely on their endurance and stamina to get them through a run. If you’re new to running, it may feel not easy to run for as long as you wish. Your training does not have to be all running or all walking; there are ways to […]
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360 Breathing and Pregnancy
360 Breathing and Pregnancy Pregnancy is a time of incredible change and growth for a woman’s body. As a woman’s uterus expands and her baby grows, her body must adapt to support the increased weight and changed center of gravity. With all these changes happening, it is no wonder that many women experience discomfort […]
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The ABCs of TMD With EDS
The ABCs of TMD With EDS Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a complex condition that has a wide range of effects on the body, including how the jaw functions. Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) occurs when the jaw is not functioning optimally. Thankfully, there are unique ways to take care of jaw function and oral health while being […]
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Fall Prevention Strategies for Older Adults
Fall Prevention Strategies for Older Adults Unexpected falls happen to almost 25 percent of adults 65 or older each year. Falls of any kind can lead to serious complications. As we age, it is important to prevent falls from happening, as injury related to a fall can have serious consequences for our physical, mental, and […]
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Preventing Falls in the Home
Preventing Falls in the Home Tips and Tricks to reduce falls in the home As Physical Therapists, we are asked regularly what tips and tricks we know to keep people safe within their home. Here are our most common answers to help in preventing falls in the home. – Reduce the amount of decorative throw […]
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Post-Pregnancy Foot Pain?
Post-Pregnancy Foot Pain? Understanding Plantar Fasciitis Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! While the birth of a baby is a joyous occasion, the postpartum period can bring about a whole host of changes to a mother’s body. One common issue that new mothers may face is postpartum plantar fasciitis, a painful condition that affects […]