As a large portion of the nation’s attention turns to the “March Madness” NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in the coming days, Frisco physical therapist Chris Bell says now is an ideal time to educate fans, young competitors and even blue-collar workers about an injury prevalent in jump-heavy activities: jumper’s knee. Among the most common injuries…
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Jump into March Madness Mindful of Jumper’s Knee, says Frisco PT
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Holidays an Ideal Time for Lifting Techniques Refresher, says McKinney PT
MCKINNEY, TX – Digging out boxes of holiday decorations, hauling packages to and from the car, hiding gifts away on the higher shelves at the back of your closet … the Holiday Season certainly requires its fair share of bending, lifting and reaching. This, coupled with the cooler weather, makes December the ideal time for…
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Why Movement Matters & National Physical Therapy Month
While the profession of physical therapy is often characterized under the generalized label “rehabilitation,” Dallas physical therapist Dr. Nisha Mathews is eager to create a wider narrative – one that focuses on physical therapy’s overall ability to change lives by helping people move better. “When it comes down to it, physical therapy is all about…
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Pools offer both fitness, relief for older adults, says Dallas physical therapist
DALLAS, TX – While drinking plenty of water is critical to life, health and healing, simply submerging your body in water (i.e., a pool) opens up opportunities for relief and fitness for those who otherwise may have difficulty exercising. This is especially important for aging adults and those with chronic conditions, said Dallas physical therapist…
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What You Need to Know about Backpack Safety
Does your child’s backpack pass the test? Backpacks are one of the best ways to tote homework and books, but overloaded backpacks can cause injury to your child’s developing musculoskeletal system. The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and American Academy of Pediatrics recommend the maximum safe weight for a child’s backpack should be no more…
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Take Steps to Lower Injury Risk this Sports Season, says Dallas-Fort Worth Physical Therapist
ANNA, TX – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), high school athletes account for about 2 million injuries and around a half-million doctor visits each year. But few of these injuries, says Anna physical therapist Michael Middlebrooks, are as costly to a student-athlete and his or her family that a torn ACL. “An ACL…
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Shoulder pain doesn’t have to sneak up on you as you age, says Richardson PT
RICHARDSON, TX – Shoulder pain in older adults often appears suddenly, as if caused by a sudden trauma or injury. But for many, says Richardson physical therapist Michael Massenburg, shoulder injuries are often the result of musculoskeletal conditions directly associated with aging and, more specifically, weakening and /or tightness in the muscles around the shoulder….
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Injured shoulder? Try rest and rehab before surgery, says Frisco PT
FRISCO, TX – As many as 7.5 million people each year in the U.S. visit a physician complaining of shoulder pain, says the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, with more than half of them dealing with rotator cuff issues alone. While a belief prevails that surgical options are best for most rotator cuff tears, Frisco-based…
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