Getting to Know You When you arrive at the clinic for your first massage session you will be asked to fill out a short medical history form. This allows the therapist to adjust your session based on any medical conditions you have, recent injuries or surgeries, and medications you…
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Physical Therapy and Clinical Depression
Physical Therapy and Clinical Depression PT Shown to Help Patients with Symptoms of Depression Physical therapy may do more than treat the aches and pains related to sports and work-related orthopedic injuries; studies show it can help improve individuals’ moods as well. Research has uncovered a link between pain and…
Read MorePhysical Therapy vs. Opioids: Choose PT First, A Safer Alternative
Physical Therapy vs. Opioids: Choose PT First, A Safer Alternative The prescription opioid epidemic is one that has received a lot of national attention, and for good reason. Deaths related to prescription opioids have quadrupled since 1999, and 1 in 4 people who receive prescription opioids for long-term pain become…
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Preventing Skiing-Related Injury According to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), the most common injuries associated with skiing are to the lower limb. They note that the occurrence of knee sprains, such as ACL/MCL injuries, are rising, and now account for 30% of all ski injuries. Here are some quick…
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Tara Geraghty-Moats: Soaring toward an Olympic Bid “Hopefully by defying the rule of gravity I can inspire others to do things that they perceive as impossible too.” ~ Tara on why She Loves Ski Jumping A broken ski binding caused a summer training accident in 2016 that grounded…
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Concussion Management Program No two concussions are the same. They can occur at any age, from any number of incidents, and each person’s brain will respond differently. That’s why our treatment is highly individualized to you and your specific injury. Our physical therapists evaluate numerous body systems and create treatment…
Read MoreHydration Tips for Athletes
Hydration Tips for Athletes In the context of sports nutrition, hydration is an often overlooked component of a healthy diet. Water performs many functions in the body: It maintains the health and integrity of cells. It serves as a transportation system for nutrients, oxygen, and other elements, as well…
Read MoreBalance and Falls: Take Control of Your Wellbeing
BALANCE AND FALLS: Take Control of Your Wellbeing Falls are an all too common occurrence, effecting millions of adults aged 65 and older each year. Falls can lead to injury, loss of independence, and increased risk of early death. The good news is that falls are largely preventable. Knowing the…
Read MoreAchieving Work-Life Balance
Achieving Work-Life Balance Cathy Pelton Shares Her Journey with Health Coaching Denise gave me the tools, motivation, and support to make lifestyle changes that because of our hard work together have now become a fundamental part of my daily life. Denise taught me how important it is to have…
Read MoreHitting The Slopes: Fun and Functional Treatment
Hitting The Slopes Fun and Functional Treatment Sofia Tomek, age 8, was born with cerebral palsy, specifically spastic dyplegia which causes stiffness in her legs, and difficulty with balancing and walking. Sofia has participated in physical therapy at Cioffredi & Associates since she was four years old. The whole…
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