Posts Tagged ‘direct access’

Direct Access and Medical Screening in Physical Therapy

Many people visit a physical therapist after seeing a physician and being given a prescription to start physical therapy.  However,…

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Overcome 5 Common Barriers to Starting Your Exercise Program

Another new year is upon us and with it comes the resolution to get in shape, lose weight, or commit…

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Exercise

Kneecap Pain: How a Physical Therapist Can Help

Patellofemoral pain syndrome refers to pain in the front of your knee or around your kneecap (patella).  It is the…

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Exercise for knee pain

Here is What Physical Therapy Can Do for Knee Arthritis

Knee arthritis is a condition where the protective cartilage of your joints breaks down.  The cartilage serves as a pad…

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exercise knee arthritis

Hip Manual Therapy Improves Low Back Pain

Loss of range of motion in your hip may be causing you lower back pain.  People with low back pain…

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persistent low back pain

5 of the Best Hip Exercises to Help Back Pain

Have you tried all types of low back exercises for your lingering back pain?  You might want to have your…

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Back pain

Are Your Health Care Providers Helping You Be As Healthy As You Can Be?

The leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States is chronic disease.  Heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and…

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Plantar Fasciitis: The Role of Physical Therapy

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most commonly treated types of foot pain in physical therapy.  Overuse or repetitive stress…

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Ankle Sprains: Diagnosis, Treatment and Return to Sport

What are Ankle Sprains? Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries that people experience.  These injuries account for…

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physical therapy for ankle sprains

Self-Management of Pain: Your Physical Therapist as a Guide

Too many medical approaches in today’s society are dependent on others (therapists, doctors, etc) and include passive treatments (medications, injections,…

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