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Higher Incidence of ACL Tears in Women than Men 21 Nov 2012 | 03:07 am
Research has shown that women have a higher incidence of ACL tears than men. There are many different factors that play a role: bone anatomy, hormones, decreased hamstring strength, and smaller cross-...
5 Tips to Reduce Injuries From Computer Sitting 21 Nov 2012 | 03:03 am
Sitting at your computer in the office with poor posture for long hours can injure spinal ligaments, muscles and vertebral discs that support the spine. These 5 ergonomic and work-friendly tips can he...
Understanding Achilles Tendinosis 21 Nov 2012 | 02:57 am
Often misdiagnosed as Achilles tendinitis (inflammation of the Achilles tendon), Achilles tendinosis is the degeneration of the tendon with microtears due to overuse of the tissue. No inflammation is ...
Orthotic Usage Warning! 11 Jul 2012 | 09:37 am
In my physical therapy practice, as a routine part of patient care, I always check the integrity of the orthotics worn by my runners. Lately, I have seen an alarming rate of cracked, hard plastic orth...
Utilizing a modified graded motor imagery program to treat CRPS-1 11 Jul 2012 | 09:36 am
Check out how to utilize a modified graded motor imagery protocol to treat upper extremity CRPS. To read about this and other related topics, check out www.forwardthinkingpt.com
Utilizing a modified graded motor imagery program to treat CRPS-1 11 Jul 2012 | 09:36 am
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is an often disabling condition that is characterized as having pain which is disproportionate in time and intensity compared to the inciting event. It is classif...
7 Sure Ways to Mismanage Your Staff 11 Apr 2012 | 12:29 pm
One of the great joys of owning or managing a business is you get to choose your workmates. You target, interview, employ or contract people who you believe share your sense of values, have great ski...
Hamstring strain and prognosis following injury 17 Feb 2012 | 05:57 pm
Of the many injuries physical therapists see each year, hamstring strains are notorious for being stubborn to heal. They are frustrating for both patient and therapist, as they often reappear many tim...
The price of not going to the gym 14 Feb 2012 | 07:12 pm
In these financially pressing times, do you ever wonder whether that gym membership you are paying for makes economic sense? Do ever you look at your credit card statements and feel sick with guilt th...
Relationship between physical activity and disability in low back pain 4 Feb 2012 | 05:00 am
Non-specific low back pain (LBP) has been researched and many have speculated correlations between physical activity and disability. Traditionally, it is assumed that patients who have LBP feel more d...
