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Ankle Sprains and You!
The ligaments surrounding the ankle are surprisingly fragile. What can be a seemingly harmless motion has the potential to cause serious ankle sprains. Ankle ligaments are elastic structures that hold the ankle joint together to prevent (or minimize) excessive twisting and turning that can lead to injury. These ligaments are able to stretch slightly to accommodate normal movements, but as with everything, they have an inherent limit. When they are stretched beyond their natural limits, the result is a painful sprain.
Read full blogWhat are Anti-oxidants?
I was talking with friends this Fourth of July weekend as we were roasting in the sun, and the topic came up about what really are, anti-oxidants. I told them about free radicals, oxidation and so on, but I thought about this article that explained it really well and maybe a lot of other people wonder the same thing. So here are the cliff notes from Mens Health: 5 Myths about Anti-Oxidants.
The Basics: Antioxidants fight free radicals, which are unstable molecules in the body that can cause DNA mutation.
Read full blogWho can Benefit from Physical Therapy
There is a common misconception that you need to be coming off a surgery, or recent serious injury, or have a disability, to receive Physical Therapy. Although these people MUST get PT, many other people suffer from pain or lack of function that physical therapists can be integral to their health.Physical therapists are the ultimate healthcare professional to seek out for:
Back/neck Pain
Knee Pain
Shoulder Pain
Hip Pain
Ankle Pain
Elbow Pain
Hand Pain
General Weakness and Balance Problems
Gait Deviations (walking problems) which PT’s are the experts on!
Pills or PT
In a recent article in Mens Health Magazine called “Say No to Drugs” by T.E. Holt MD, an interesting point was highlighted:
“Drugs can only patch what’s broken. Some do it better than others, but no matter how good the drug, there are things in life that just don’t patch very well. Better to take the effort to keep those things whole than to count on some chemical to glue them back together.”
This statement made me realize how important a role Physical Therapists play in educating people alternative means to improve their health.
Read full blogBroad Street Run Training Commandments
Advance will have a presence at the Registration Event and Health Expo for the Blue Cross Broad Street Run. Will we be at Lincolon Financial Field along with many other health professionals on friday April 30th from 11-6 and saturaday May 1st 9-5. Our key contribution will be the Marathon Training Commandments below:
The Marathon Training 10 Commandments
I. I am your body and I need to recover
II.
Read full blog10 Reasons To Choose Advance Physical & Aquatic Therapy
1.Well trained, experienced, and Certified Clinical Specialists who are the OWNERS.
2.State of the art facility with a full supply of cardio and strength equipment in a small, positive, and caring environment.
3.Diverse approach to health and wellness with, nutrition advice, physical training, and sports performance.
4.More one on one time with your therapist than you will find anywhere else (60+ minutes).
Read full blogWhere Does Pain Come From?
Pain, in all its varieties and subtleties, is among the most complex of human symptoms. It has been described in uncounted ways by writers and portrayed by actors, but we read or view these characterizations through the lens of the pains we ourselves have had. Even though we all have felt pain, and in that sense have shared the experience with all other humans, it is also unique to us. Pain is both universal and profoundly personal.
Read full blogWhat is Physical Therapy?
What is Physical Therapy?
Physical therapy can help improve or restore the mobility you need to move forward with your life. If you are looking for a possible alternative to surgery and/or pain medication, consider a physical therapy. Physical therapists utilize intensive education and clinical expertise by applying research and proven techniques to help people get people back in motion. Physical therapists also examine, diagnose and then prevent or treat conditions that limit the body’s ability to move and function in daily life.
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