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Cold vs. Heat Therapy: Which One is Better?

Kaitlynn Bonin — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 13:00:28 +0000

Cold and heat therapy are often used as a treatment for sprains, strains, pain and other injuries. But how do you know when to use which? And is one better than the other? The answer is that it depends. However, as a general rule of thumb: Ice is good for reducing swelling and inflammation Heat is good for relaxing and ...

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3 Most Common Football Injuries

pt Health — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 14:51:47 +0000

What to Watch Out For On the Field We are less than a week away from Super Bowl LIII, one of the most watched sporting events of the year. It’s where every name in the NFL aspires to be – but, this being football, it’s important to remember that there are also a few common injuries that could leave a ...

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0 to 10: How do you describe your pain? Pt 2.

pt Health — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 19:54:51 +0000

Being able to describe what you’re feeling accurately is the first step to advocating on your behalf and getting the help you need. In the first part of this series, we talk about chronic vs acute pain. Today we’ll go over the 0 to 10 pain measurement scale, what the numbers mean and how it can play a role ...

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Myth or Fact: Is a Heavy Backpack Bad for You?

pt Health — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 15:16:04 +0000

With the start of the school year, we’re often asked: “is carrying a heavy backpack bad for me?” While there are a lot of variables that go into answering that question, one thing we can say for sure is that carrying an excessively heavy bag, backpack, or rucksack can cause compression on your brachial plexus (the network of nerves running ...

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Rotator Cuff Injury: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatments

pt Health — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 15:29:37 +0000

What is a Rotator Cuff? As humans, we have a lot of movement in our shoulder that allows us to reach, climb and swim. Unfortunately, having this much movement means that the shoulder is more likely to be injured. That’s where the rotator cuff comes in! The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles around the shoulder that help ...

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Is This Serious? Why Do My Shoulders Click, Crack Or Pop?

pt Health — Wed, 03 May 2017 14:51:39 +0000

Symptoms, Causes & Treatments of Shoulder Cracking Shoulder concerns are one of the most common reasons patients seek physiotherapy, with 30% of people experiencing shoulder pain at some time in their life. Many people assume that clicking, popping or cracking sounds in their shoulders is caused by serious injury. Today we’ll address the possible causes and treatment options for shoulders ...

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Seeking Care can Shorten Recovery Time for Frozen Shoulder

pt Health — Fri, 24 Jun 2016 18:03:20 +0000

Simple everyday tasks like reaching overhead, brushing your hair, or reaching into your back pocket can become impossible with frozen shoulder, but what is it? Frozen shoulder is the common name associated with a condition called adhesive capsulitis. With the condition, connective tissues surrounding the shoulder joint begin to thicken and become tight forming what are called adhesions. Causes ...

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