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What is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)?

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.
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I’ve Completed my Physical Therapy…Now What?

Physical Therapy will offer you an initial jumpstart to a lifestyle that you are intended for. Our bodies are made to move..bottom line!! ProActive is unique in that we are here to support you beyond your rehabilitation phase. We take great concern with your health and wellness. We know you’ve spent countless hours rehabilitating and we are invested in your health in the long run. We at ProActive are your advocates towards a stronger, healthier, pain -free you! Let us help support you through this transition phase.

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I Thought I Would Be Feeling Better By Now!

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Whether you just sustained an ankle sprain on the soccer field, underwent a total joint replacement after years of putting it off or have been experiencing nagging back pain for the last 6 months; everyone with pain falls into a phase of tissue injury and healing.

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My Physician recommends Physical Therapy….Now What??

As a practicing physical therapist (PT) I continue to be amazed at how many people in our community deal with pain for long periods of time. It is unnecessary and becoming more costly every year. Did you know that the direct cost for the treatment of shoulder dysfunction in the United States exceeds $7 billion annually? [1] That’s just one small body area we’re talking about here.

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Wait…I Thought it Was Normal to Have Body Aches and Pains?

Conditions such as low back pain, chronic headaches, shoulder , hip and knee pain have become more prevalent in our growing society. Low back pain is a common and costly complaint with the point prevalence ranging from

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The World of Workers’ Compensation

computer-stressThe workers’ compensation physical therapy world is different than the basic physical therapy world. If you get injured at work, it is imperative to report the injury to your employer/supervisor right away. If your injury occurs over time, then you should report it to your supervisor as soon as you feel that it may have been caused by your job. This is the beginning of a workers’ compensation (WC) case.

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A Dynamic Pre-Activity Warm-Up

As I have discussed in the past articles, static stretching is not the stretch of choice prior to physical activity. Fewer injuries are not seen in those who do static stretching vs. those who do not. There are also performance benefits

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Which Stretch and When

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Static:

The passive elongation of a specific muscle by an external force held for a specific period of time. An example would be using a belt to stretch your hamstrings and holding for 30 seconds.

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To Stretch, or Not To Stretch, That Is the Question

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“When, why, what, and how” are the questions patients have been asking physical therapists and others in the sports medicine field for decades. The best answer is “it depends.” It depends on why a muscle is tight. Is it due to injury, lack of activity, too much activity, or pain in other areas of the body?

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