Archive for November, 2023

Understanding ACL Ruptures and Non-Surgical Healing

The Problem with ACL Injuries Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are a common and often serious issue, especially for athletes and active individuals. Traditionally, the common belief was that a ruptured ACL has very limited capacity to heal on its own, leading to long–term limitations or the need for surgical intervention. A New Perspective: The […]

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Wall Squats: A Simple Exercise to Lower Blood Pressure

What are wall squats? Wall squats are a simple exercise that can help lower blood pressure, especially systolic blood pressure. Systolic blood pressure is the top number on your blood pressure reading, and it’s the pressure your blood puts on your artery walls when your heart beats. High systolic blood pressure is a major risk […]

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Why You Should See a Physical Therapist Before the New Year

We all have busy lives, especially when the year is ending. But even in the busy times, it’s important to take care of our bodies. If you have pain in your neck, back, shoulders, hips, knees, or ankles, or if you have sprains, strains, or tendinitis, seeing a physical therapist before the year ends can […]

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Hip Pain? You Won’t Believe What This New Study Found

If you have hip pain, you're not alone. Hip pain is a common condition that affects people of all ages. But there is good news: a new study has found that exercise therapy is effective in reducing pain and improving function in patients with hip osteoarthritis (OA). What is exercise therapy? Exercise therapy is a […]

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