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Manual Therapy: Going Beyond Traditional PT
Breaking new ground in order to offer patients the most advanced and effective treatments available has been at the foundation of Step & Spine Physical Therapy for nearly ten years. The vision many people have when thinking about physical therapy is one akin to a...
Physical Therapy is More Important Than You Think
Physical therapy goes well beyond the treatment of musculoskeletal ailments. “Physical therapy is a discipline that successfully treats many types of ailments,” said Barrett Ford, PT. “A physical therapist’s scope of practice can range from cardiopulmonary and...
The Truth About Exercise’s Impact on Depression
When I come home from my early morning swim, my mind and body are buzzing with endorphins, which makes me happy, talkative, and excited. Almost to the dismay of my just awakening family, who cannot keep up with my early morning energy high. Exercise makes you feel...
Keep Balance and Dizziness from Ruining Your Life
Imagine the overwhelming feeling of not being able to safely walk to the mailbox without the world spinning before you. Envision that you are unable to get on a ladder to change a lightbulb without blacking out. More than a third of the adult population in the US that...
Why Running Doesn’t Worsen Knee Arthritis
We hear it all the time. We may even say it or believe it ourselves. The myth that running is bad for the knees. But let’s think about that. If running was bad for the knees and caused knee arthritis, why doesn’t everyone who runs have a problem? Why can some people...
Safe Exercise in the Heat: 5 Tips for Minimizing Your Risk of Heat-Related Illness
While most of the rest of the country is facing record-breaking temperatures, we are fortunate enough to be having a milder summer…so far. Extreme temperatures throughout the world are creating challenges for athletes of all levels. This past spring, during the annual...
The Correlation Between Pain and Aging: Debunking Three Common Age-Related Pain Myths
Myths and misconceptions abound when it comes to aging and pain. Is pain something that should be expected and accepted as you age? Is it not worthy of treatment? Many aging adults are quick to accept pain and not seek treatment believing it is “normal.” This thought...
How Core Strength Helps You Do Everything Better
Many of us dream of strong abdominals. Not just for the way they look, but also because having a strong core helps you do virtually anything. Core strength can also reduce your risk of injury and improve athletic performance. Here’s why. Really, what is a core? Your...
Osteoporosis: What You Can Do to Reduce Your Risk of a Fracture
When we think of bones, we don’t imagine them to look like a sponge, filled with pores. But for the more than three million people diagnosed with osteoporosis each year, that is exactly how their bones look. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation,...
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