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    Your Goals are “the Secret” to Getting Better

    Ask someone why they're going to physical therapy, and they'll probably say "to get better." But if you ask ten different people what "better" looks like, you’ll get ten different answers. For one person, recovery means the ability to finish a local 5K or a weekend hike. For another, [...]

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    Sticking to Your Exercise Program: Don’t fall off the treadmill (or bike, or rower, or…)

    OK, we know new year's resolutions around fitness and exercise are incredibly popular. The excitement and hope generated by the start of the year make starting an exercise program easy. Now that we're several weeks into the year, however, staying with it gets hard. Life gets busy, motivation drops, and [...]

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    More Than Just Muscles: Physical Therapy Protects Your Heart

    One of the most important muscles a physical therapist can help you strengthen is your heart. Did you know? Heart disease is the leading cause of death globally. And according to recent data from the American Heart Association, someone in the United States dies of heart disease every 34 seconds. [...]

  • Improve Mobility and Quality of Life with LSVT BIG Therapy

    Who Can Benefit? Are you or a loved one living with Parkinson's or other movement challenges? LSVT BIG is an intensive physical therapy program designed to restore normal movement patterns and improve everyday activities. Research-Proven Benefits Research shows that LSVT BIG can help with: Faster walking with bigger steps Improved [...]

  • Celebrate National Arthritis Month with Physical Therapy

    Understanding Arthritis May is National Arthritis Month; a time to raise awareness and support for the millions of Americans living with arthritis. Arthritis is a common condition that causes pain, stiffness, and swelling in the joints. According to the CDC, arthritis affects more than 54 million adults in the United [...]

  • Baker’s Cyst

    A Baker's cyst, or popliteal cyst, is a fluid-filled sac that forms behind the knee due to excess synovial fluid. It's often caused by conditions like arthritis or knee injuries. Symptoms include swelling, pain, stiffness, and in some cases, a cyst can burst, leading to fluid leakage in the calf. [...]