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Back Surgery and PT
Back surgery is often a last resort for patients who have already tried many different treatment options for pain relief.…
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Why You Should Get an Annual PT Exam
When most people think of physical therapy, they think of recovering from various injuries or accidents. While physical therapy can…
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Physical Therapy and Brain Injury
When an accident or event disrupts the way the brain functions, it is called a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The…
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Yard Work & Proper Lifting Techniques
It’s the time of year when the weather is warm and many people spend part of their day outside caring…
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Ice Vs Heat
Using ice and heat can be a great way to treat an injury. The question is, when do you use…
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Physical Therapy for Pregnant Women
Did you know that physical therapy can be incredibly useful if you’re pregnant? Being pregnant can be quite strenuous on…
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Benefits of Ice Baths
Taking the plunge into an ice bath may not be something you want to do, but it could be what…
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Wrists at Work
Many people have desk jobs that require them to be working on a computer for hours at a time. If…
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Manual Therapy
Manual therapy techniques are great for a variety of reasons.
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Headaches and PT
Headaches are one of the most common health problems. There can be many reasons why you may be experiencing headaches,…
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A Balancing Act
According to the CDC, more than one third of US adults 65 and older fall each year. 20% to 30%…
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Neck Pain and Physical Therapy
According to the CDC, over 54% of U.S. adults will experience neck pain in the following year. Oftentimes neck pain…
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Stretching
Stretching before and after working out is often forgotten to anyone returning to an exercise regimen. Many people don’t think…
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Lifting Weights
Resistance or strength training is a great way to build muscle and tone. It can help increase your metabolism and…
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Sciatic Nerve Pain
Many people often complain about their sciatic nerve pain, but have no idea where the sciatic nerve is actually located…
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Dry Needling
RPT is proud to offer a new physical therapy treatment option known as dry needling. This treatment is based on…
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Nutrition and Our Bodies
Because March is Nutrition Month, we wanted to share some simple nutrition tips for a healthy, active lifestyle. Nutrition is…
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Carpal Tunnel
Carpal tunnel syndrome can strike at any time. WebMD defines this syndrome as “numbness, tingling, weakness, and other problems in…
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Athletic Training
March is National Athletic Training Month! An athlete is defined as “a person who is trained or skilled in exercises,…
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Physical Therapy After a Stroke
Physical Therapy after a Stroke Every year in the US, two-thirds of individuals who suffer a stroke survive and need rehabilitation.…