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Physical Therapy: Why We Do It
When people hear us use the word “physical therapy”, they often believe that our services are limited to sports injuries…
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Rotator Cuff Injuries
The rotator cuff (not “rotary cup”) in your shoulder is made up of a group of tendons and muscles. These…
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Kinesio Tape
Have you ever noticed athletes wearing different colored tape on their backs, legs, and arms? Did you know that those…
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Choose Physical Therapy
The Violence and Injury Prevention Program reports that in the past decade, Utah has experienced a more than 400 percent…
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Running Evaluations
RPT offers personalized running- specific and gait analysis to enhance running mechanics, efficiency, and prevent injury. Running analysis can be…
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Vestibular Dysfunction and Physical Therapy
Over 40% of adults will experience vestibular dysfunction. Learn how physical therapy can help alleviate symptoms.
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Pelvic Floor Pain
According to a National Institutes of Health (NIH) study, pelvic floor disorders affect a substantial proportion of women and increase…
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Winter Sports Safety
Utah’s mountains are known for the “Greatest Snow on Earth.” In 2013, local resorts had 4.2 million skier visits, which…
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Winter Weather Injuries
Winter weather can present hazardous conditions here in Utah. Sub-freezing temperatures create icy conditions, making falls more common. Motor vehicle…
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Direct Access
No referral? No problem? Physical therapy in Utah is recognized as a “direct access” health service. This means that a…
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Medicinal Balls
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between these balls and children’s toys? These large balls are known as…
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Thanksgiving: the Healthy Way
Thanksgiving is a great holiday to spend time with family and friends and celebrate the things we are grateful for.…
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Scraping Snow
We had our first snowfall this week! As you begin to scrape sidewalks and driveways, it’s important to use proper…
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Shoulder Impingement
Weak back and shoulder muscles and having difficulty reaching above your head could be symptoms of a syndrome known as…
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Pre-work Screenings
A Functional Job Analysis, also known as a “pre-work screen”, is the process of evaluating and measuring the critical functional…
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How to Be Active at Work
The human body was not made to sit for eight hours a day in a chair, typing away. Sitting in…
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PT Before Surgery
For people thinking about knee surgery or replacement, the idea of a strenuous post-op recovery can seem unnerving. In post-op…
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4 Reasons to Choose Physical Therapy
4 Reasons to Choose PT Because it’s National Physical Therapy Month, we wanted to share why physical therapy is beneficial.…
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History of Physical Therapy
October is National Physical Therapy Month! We wanted to celebrate by sharing some of the history of physical therapy as…
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Patellofemoral Syndrome
What is Patellofemoral Syndrome? Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a broad term used to describe knee pain that occurs around the…