Written by Michael on July 25, 2012 |
When most people think of their core muscles, they think of six-pack abs and the rectus abdominis. This muscle is the most superficial layer of the abdominals and is the least important “core” muscle other than to look strong. The two most important muscles for a strong core are
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Written by Michael on July 18, 2012 |
There are a few healthcare professions that you can go to when you have back pain. A licensed physical therapist has the knowledge and training to treat the back and spine with a number of techniques including, but not limited to, manipulation and other manual therapy techniques, strengthening, and educating the patient as to what is causing their pain and what will help eliminate this pain. Studies have shown that these three treatments
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Written by Michael on July 11, 2012 |
A physical therapist (PT) is a health practitioner who specializes in movement dysfunction. Movement dysfunction encompasses a wide variety of conditions ranging from Parkinson’s disease to Down’s Syndrome to ACL reconstruction to Shoulder Impingement. Physical therapists focus on treating patients’ impairments such as decreased range of motion or decreased strength. Also, a primary focus of our treatment is functional limitations.