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Understanding Insurance
February 22, 2024
Health insurance can be confusing, frustrating, and just outright overwhelming. Here’s a breakdown of health insurance before you have a breakdown over health insurance! Your deductible is what you will pay before your insurance covers any cost. Most payments you make towards a medical service will go towards meeting your deductible. Once you meet your […]
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Is Physical Therapy for Me?
January 15, 2024
It’s a common misconception that physical therapy is only necessary after a serious injury or surgery. Many people believe that if they’re experiencing minor aches and pains, they should simply take some over-the-counter pain relievers and wait for their symptoms to subside on their own. However, this mindset can actually do more harm than good. […]
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Staying Active Safely This Winter
November 24, 2023
The arrival of winter often brings a drop in temperature and a natural inclination to stay indoors, cozy by the fire. However, maintaining an exercise routine during the colder months is not only possible but also beneficial for your physical and mental well-being. Here are some valuable tips to help you stay motivated and exercise […]
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Benefits of Physical Therapy
November 14, 2023
Outpatient physical therapy is a form of rehabilitation that takes place outside of a hospital or medical facility. Instead, patients visit a physical therapy clinic or office to receive treatment for a wide range of conditions and injuries. There are many benefits to physical therapy, including: Convenient Location: We have 22 locations around the West […]
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Trauma Informed Physical Therapy
October 12, 2023
Have you ever experienced something in your life that went tragically wrong or a series of events that didn’t go the way you thought they would? Have you ever experienced something deeply distressing? Something that marked you or affected a season of your life? This, my friends, is called trauma. And you are not alone. […]
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The Benefits of Diaphragmatic Breathing
September 12, 2023
Breathing… we do it all day, every day, without even realizing it. While our bodies (thankfully) know how to regulate our breathing automatically, there are many benefits to intentionally connecting with our breath and breathing intentionally with our diaphragm. What is diaphragmatic breathing? Also called belly breathing, diaphragmatic breathing is the practice of breathing […]
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Running After Achilles Tendinitis
August 31, 2023
Have you ever been sidelined by an injury and felt like you’d never be able to return to your favorite activity? If you’re a runner who’s dealt with Achilles tendinitis, you know this feeling all too well. But don’t worry, getting back to running after Achilles tendinitis is possible with the right approach. First of […]
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Mastitis, Clogged Ducts, and Pain – oh my!
August 22, 2023
Having children can be some of the sweetest and most exciting moments in life. However, that’s not to say parenthood is without challenges! In the first years of a child’s life, sleep deprivation, a fussy/gassy baby, and postpartum hormonal changes are some of the difficulties one may experience, just to name a few! It can […]
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Lower Body Rock Climbing Injuries
August 8, 2023
In a previous blog post, we briefly discussed the origins of rock climbing and recovery from upper body injuries. While upper body injuries are more common with climbing, lower body injuries are a risk as well. Hamstring injuries are a concern with heel hooking. Heel hooking involves putting a heel on a rock climbing feature […]
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Shoulder Injury Prevention
July 25, 2023
Shoulder injuries are quite common, especially for athletes or people who engage in physical activities that involve repetitive arm and shoulder movements. Injuries can occur due to overuse, sudden impact, or trauma. Whatever the cause, shoulder injuries can be painful and limiting, making it difficult to perform everyday tasks or participate in sports. Fortunately, there […]