common sports injuries

Four common sports injuries treatable by physical therapists

December 7th, 2018

Every time an athlete trains or competes, they put themselves at risk for injury. Many people are aware that contact sports, like football, hockey, basketball and soccer can lead to injuries, but many injuries are also common in less stressful sports, like baseball or swimming. Many athletes have a high pain tolerance and can push

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diagnosing neck and head pain

Diagnosing the cause of neck and head pain

December 6th, 2018

It makes sense to group your head and neck in different categories because they are made up of different parts and serve different roles in your body. However, neck and head pain are often related to one another, so physical therapists tend to treat both with similar treatments. Head pain and neck pain are common

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types of knee pain

Common types of knee pain treatable by physical therapy

December 5th, 2018

Your knees are complex joints that bear the important responsibility of supporting your body weight and helping you run, walk, jump, crouch and stand up. It can be difficult for you to use your knee for any of these tasks when one of the ligaments, tendons, bones or cartilage in the knee are damaged. It’s

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