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When a patient makes an appointment with a physical therapist (PT) to rehabilitate after a shoulder injury, for example, it’s because he wants to get better, right? Well, yes, but what exactly does that mean? As it turns out, “getting better” means different things to different patients. To some, proper recovery from a shoulder injury…
Athletic tape is a widely used tool during physical therapy and exercise for decades. If you’ve had this applied to yourself, you’ve probably been questioned by friends and family about it’s purpose and benefits. Kinesiology tape (k-tape) is one type of athletic tape that differs from others in that it is elastic, gentle on the…
The “breast is best” slogan has been around since 1978 when it was the title of a bestseller to promote breastfeeding. Breastfeeding continues to be a hot topic among moms, often leading to heated debates online. Regardless of their decision for baby’s nutrition, most moms agree more support for breastfeeding is needed. One of the…
Do you notice your knee getting stiff upon waking up? A stiff knee can develop for various reasons. It is often associated with pain and swelling, and occasionally, redness, warmth, numbness. There are a number of various causes of knee stiffness but they generally fall into two categories, those caused by an injury and those…