Got Headaches? The PT Cure Explored Headaches can come from a variety of sources – eyestrain, stress, allergies, caffeine or alcohol withdrawal and sleep disorders – but they can also be caused by the neck (cervicogenic headaches). While many people may turn to a bottle of Ibuprofen for headache relief,…
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Almost every sport involves an element of speed, whether it’s sprinting to a loose ball or flying past a competitor in the last hundred meters of a race, speed is a key component in nearly all sports. A review of literature on the topic shows that many coaches consider speed…
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Off-Season Training Gains The off-season is the perfect time to build a foundation for improvement. For the dedicated athlete that is always asking “What can I do to get better?” one answer is weight training. The easiest way to increase an athlete’s strength is by getting them in the gym….
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Trigger Point Dry Needling: Applications & Evidence Trigger Point Dry Needling (TDN) has been used around the world for decades, and in more recent history has become an important tool for Physical Therapists. During this procedure a solid filament needle (like those used in acupuncture) is inserted into the muscle…
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The Mystery of Tennis Elbow Tennis Elbow is the generic term for pain on the outside of the elbow, formally known as ‘Lateral Epicondylitis.’ Lateral means “outside,” the epicondyle is the specific section of bone that makes up the upper part of the elbow, and ‘itis’ means “inflammation.” The…
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Back pain is one of the most common conditions that we treat. In fact, it is such a common complaint that it is documented as the leading cause of activity limitation and work absence in the world.8 Many of our patients come to see us after they’ve seen their primary care…
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Dry Needling Dry needling is a procedure in which a solid filament needle (like those used in acupuncture) is inserted into the muscle to help relieve pain. The needle is targeted towards myofascial trigger points that cause local and referred pain throughout the body. The use of the needle allows…
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