Tag: rehab
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Wrist Pain!?
Do you spend the majority of your day at the computer typing and clicking away? If so, this blog is for you! One of the most common injuries from computer-based employment is carpal tunnel syndrome. What can you do to make sure you don’t suffer the same fate? Warm up before your shift! Wait…did I…
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Help!
I Have a Headache! Headaches happen. For some of us, they happen much too often. They can be caused by many factors – neurological pathologies, whiplash, muscle tension, muscle imbalances, and stress to name a few. You may not know the root cause of your headache, so what can you do to try to reduce…
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Pre-Play Power-Up
Prepare Your Body for Kid Fueled Fun! Chances are, if you’re over the age of 30 you have noticed that you can’t spring into action quite as quickly as you used to. Maybe you are trying to run around and play with your child, but your ankle keeps tweaking, your knees are aching, and your…
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R.I.C.E vs M.E.A.T
Rehab Rivalry or Best Pals? When it comes to injury rehabilitation, choosing the right approach can significantly impact recovery time and outcomes. Two commonly used methods are RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) and MEAT (Movement, Exercise, Analgesics, Treatment). Which one should be used? The RICE method is an age-old method that has been taught and…
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Is Physical Therapy Right For You?
Discovering Your Path Whether you’ve suffered a sports injury, undergone surgery, or experienced a workplace accident, physical therapy plays a crucial role in your recovery journey. Physical therapists are skilled in designing personalized rehabilitation programs tailored to your specific needs, helping you regain mobility, strength, and function in a safe and effective manner. Through targeted…
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Prehab
Your route to preventing injuries and speeding recovery Prehabilitation, often shortened to prehab, stands as the proactive counterpart to rehabilitation. The difference is Prehab is done before an event that could cause injury to either prevent it, or help you recover more quickly. For example, if you had an accident at work and tore the…