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Does My Insurance Cover Physical Therapy?

Health insurance often covers physical therapy, but the extent of coverage can vary significantly based on your specific insurance plan, the reasons for therapy, and…

Postural Re-Education Therapy

Postural re-education strategies can be an effective way for patients to expand their range of motion and decrease ongoing pain.

Therapeutic Massage

When we live an active lifestyle, over the years our muscles and tendons can experience wear and tear. This wear and tear can cause pain…

Trigger Point Release

Trigger point release therapy can be helpful for those with tightness in their muscles or knots in their skin. However, this kind of therapy is…

Myofascial Release

For people who have a lot of tension or tightness in their bodies, a myofascial release treatment can be the perfect form of massage therapy.

Soft Tissue Mobilization Therapy

Muscle strains can be painful and cause swelling, loss of range of motion, and more. The deep pressure of soft tissue mobilization can release muscle…

Gait Therapy

Gait training, or walking therapy, can help those who have sustained an injury or individuals with a medical condition that affects their balance. By practicing…

Fall Prevention Education

Fall prevention education is a vital part of keeping people of all ages safe. Falling can cause serious injuries and the risks are higher for…

What Causes Chronic Muscle Strains?

Muscle strains put a damper on not just your workout regiment but also your daily life. Muscle strains are the most common form of injury…

Balance Training

Balance plays an important role in maintaining good health. Balance can help with mobility for everyday functions and even with your overall center of gravity.

How Exercise Can Help Prevent Dementia

About 6.2 million people across the United States suffer from Alzheimer’s. That’s one in every nine people who are older than 65 years old. It’s…

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