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Sports Injury Healing Times
Around 8.6 million injuries related to sports and recreation occur every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Sports Injury Men (61.3 percent) and persons aged five to 24 (64.9...
Long Distance Running Tips
Registration for the Boston Marathon opened, and over 4,000 people signed up on the first day. However, there are still 22,000-time qualifiers available. And if you've been training for the New York City Marathon,...
After a Car Accident, What Should You Do?
An automobile accident is both physically and mentally distressing. If you've had even a small injury, the pain and suffering it causes might make returning to your regular routine difficult. Many people try to "shake...
Overtraining in Sports: When Does It Become Too Much?
Pushing your body to be the best it can be is a good thing that can lead to amazing achievements; however, going too hard on your body can be harmful in the long run and can even lead to injuries that impede your...
Torn Muscle Symptoms and Treatment
A torn muscle a frequent ailment that can affect anyone, including athletes or the elderly. This type of injury can occur throughout various daily duties; however, they are more likely during vigorous exercise or other...
Physical Therapy vs Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy vs Occupational Therapy Patients frequently ask us about the differences between physical therapy vs occupational therapy, which can be perplexing for some. Both of these rehabilitative disciplines...
What to Avoid After Knee Replacement Surgery
What to Avoid After Knee Replacement Surgery Knees are put under a lot of stress during our lives; they carry us for years and support us in a variety of activities and sports. For some, this strain becomes too severe,...
COVID-19 Pandemic; Direct Access to Physical Therapy is Critical
The short of it: you do not need a referral to see a physical therapist in Asheville, NC. So skip the doctor and give us a call, we'll conduct an evaluation and establish a treatment plan. This is called "direct access...
Things to Consider Before You Have Spinal Surgery
Things to Consider Before You Have Spinal Surgery Consenting to any type of spinal surgery is a major decision that should not be taken lightly. When it comes to significant surgical treatment, it's ideal to schedule...
Shoulder Surgery Recovery; What to Expect
Shoulder replacement is a major surgery that necessitates extensive planning and recovery time. Some patients have the erroneous belief that they will be able to resume their normal activities shortly following...
Physical Therapy Benefits
Why is Physical Therapy Important? Physical therapy's effects have been documented since circa 2700 BC in both China and Ancient Greece, thanks to Hippocrates (460 BC), the "Father of Medicine." Body exercises and...
Benefits of Physical Therapy for Seniors
Physical therapy is frequently recommended by doctors when a person is wounded or has a long-term ailment. However, in the case of older persons, this is sometimes considered as merely something to "attempt." This...
Which therapy is best for you: Dry Needling or Acupuncture?
Acupuncture and dry needling are two of the same practices, both using thin stainless steel needles to insert them into the skin. Both also claim to treat pain - however, you may not be able to distinguish between them...
Physical Therapy for Carpal Tunnel
According to some recent studies, women treated with physical therapy for carpal tunnel syndrome with either physical therapy or surgery had equivalent success in increasing self-reported function, symptom severity,...
Joint Replacement Surgery
Joint replacement surgery is usually only considered after all else has failed to relieve arthritic pain and restore joint function. Before surgery is considered, more conservative treatment alternatives are usually...
Bulging Disk vs Herniated Disk; What’s the Difference?
What are Disks? Disks act as cushions between your spine's bones. They are made up of a thick outer layer that covers softer cartilage in the center. It can help to picture them as jelly-filled doughnuts that fit...