As a provider of healthcare, we see patients who do not follow their doctor’s orders or do their suggested home program… They come back in for another appointment and complain that the same problem isn’t getting better. When asked why they didn’t do their home program, we get a multitude of reasons from they were
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We have seen an increase in stretching-related injuries lately which has prompted us to look into stretching for flexibility. Does improving flexibility really correlate with better function, as it is widely thought to? The short answer is maybe. It really comes down to how you are stretching. Stretching for flexibility does work but the trade
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We wanted to remind you of a few things to help your children avoid common school injuries as you get them ready to go back to school. Backpack injuries We see kids for shoulder and arm injuries due to their backpacks. When you buy a backpack, look to make sure it fits your child properly.
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What is Hypermobility Syndrome? Hypermobility syndrome is more often known as being double jointed, and has the potential to lead to different disorders. Symptoms of hypermobility syndrome must be treated with special care. While stretching joints can feel good for most, it can can actually cause pain in hyper-mobile people. Many seek to stabilize their
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Tendon injuries, unfortunately, are fairly common, especially this time of year. Cutting through a finger tendon while slicing summer melons or fall pumpkins happens often. Flexor tendon and extensor tendon injuries Tendons in the palm-side of the hand are called flexor tendons. Flexor tendons bend or flex the finger. Tendons on the back of your
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