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Balance and Gait Assessment

Should I go get a balance and gait assessment?

April 20th, 2022

A balance and gait assessment is conducted to determine whether an individual has common fall risk factors. The goal of the testing is to identify any risk factors and implement interventions to reduce the risk of falling. The assessment helps physical therapists identify any restrictions or asymmetries in movement patterns, including those contributing to poor

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Pelvic Alignment Physical Therapy

3 common pelvic alignment woes that physical therapy can treat

April 9th, 2022

You must have good pelvic alignment. The pelvis is the foundation of the spine; if it’s out of alignment, it could lead to spinal misalignment, which can cause all kinds of problems in the body. Other common pelvic misalignment issues: Lower back pain. Hip pain. Knee pain. Sciatica   Pelvic misalignment happens when pelvic bones

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Shoulder Blade Trigger Points

Uncover 3 ways PT can treat your shoulder blade trigger points

March 21st, 2022

Do you have uncomfortable knots in the muscles surrounding your shoulder blade? You may not have known this, but those are called trigger points. Trigger points are tiny points in the muscles of your shoulder that have cramped and become stiff. You can usually feel them as little bumps around your shoulder blade that hurt

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