Category Archives: Physical Therapy
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December 20
A Physical Therapist’s Perspective on Chronic Back Pain
Posted in Health & Wellness, Back Pain, Physical TherapyOut of all the conditions we diagnose and treat at our physical therapy clinic, chronic low back pain is one of the most common. We spend a lot of time educating our patients and their loved ones about this broad health condition—including why it happens and how to avoid...
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December 10
How Physical Therapy Can Help Relieve Your Arthritis Pain (Without Opioids!)
Posted in Health & Wellness, Arthritis Pain, Physical TherapyArthritis pain is one of the most frustrating types of pain. It is chronic, it is intense, and it can interfere with just about everything that you like to do throughout the day, from reducing your grip strength to making it difficult to shift between sitting and standing. There...
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November 20
5 Activities To Lead a More Active Lifestyle
Posted in Health & Wellness, Physical TherapyTo stay as healthy as possible it’s important to lead an active lifestyle. Becoming more active isn’t difficult. It’s just a matter of finding activities you enjoy that you can take part in on a regular basis. Call Alliant PT to find out how a physical therapy program can...
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November 10
Physical Therapy Can Alleviate Your Stress Related Headaches
Posted in Health & Wellness, Physical Therapy, HeadachesWhether you know it as a stress headache or a tension headache, that vise-like feeling along your forehead can be excruciating. In fact, it just may have you gobbling prescription and OTC medications like candy. But if you’re suffering from frequent bouts of these stress headaches, overdoing it on...
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October 20
Physical Therapy Could Be The Solution To Your Joint Pain
Posted in Health & Wellness, Physical TherapyDo you experience joint pain and discomfort on most or all days of the week? Is a stiff and painful joint making you functionally limited and unsafe? Have you had to stop doing the things you enjoy, or even struggle to take care of your basic daily needs, simply...
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October 10
Kick Your Pain Without Opiods: Physical Therapy Can Help
Posted in Health & Wellness, Physical TherapyMillions of people struggle with chronic pain. Whether it’s from an accident or an ongoing medical condition, living with debilitating pain can be extremely difficult. Opioids may seem like a quick and easy way to eliminate the pain you’re experiencing. There are several important reasons, however, why you should...
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September 20
Tips From a Physical Therapist On Dealing With Herniated Discs
Posted in Health & Wellness, Back Pain, Physical TherapyA herniated disc happens when the outer fibrous layer of a spinal disc (usually in the neck or lower back) tears. This allows the disc’s gel-like filling to leak out into the surrounding joint space. In many cases, this can irritate or compress nearby nerves and other structures, leading...
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September 10
Physical Therapy Can Help With Your Knee & Hip Pain
Posted in Health & Wellness, Physical Therapy, Knee and Hip PainAt any given time, millions of Americans are going through their day with a chronically painful hip or knee. According to the 2006 National Health Interview Survey prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, knee and hip pain was reported by almost a combined 30 percent of...
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April 20
Find out How Physical Therapy Can Help You Become Healthier, Stronger, and More Active
Posted in Health & Wellness, Physical TherapyEveryone strives for a healthy, strong, and active lifestyle. However, it is not always easy to obtain, especially if you are being limited by chronic pain. Sometimes just the thought of going out and exercising with persistent discomfort can leave you feeling defeated. Fortunately, physical therapy can help relieve...
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April 10
Balance Yourself By Improving Your Core Strength
Posted in Health & Wellness, Physical TherapyImproving your core strength is a powerful and effective benefit that physical therapy offers. The core is comprised of a set of muscles that anchor your center of gravity and allow you to constantly maintain balance, whether you are moving or standing still. Core strength training with physical therapy...
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