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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…
5 Exercises to Help Treat Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition caused by the inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is the band of tissue running through the middle of…
How to Relieve Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy: Dos and Don’ts
When you’re pregnant, the pelvis plays an important part in supporting the weight of the baby. It also has to adapt to the size of…
Pelvic Floor Spasm: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment Options
Pelvic floor disorders are varied and complex health problems that can wreak havoc on your day-to-day life. As of 2008, nearly 24% of women in…
Neuron Muscular Re-Education
Neuron muscular re-education, also called neuromuscular re-education, is a physical therapy technique that seeks to retrain your body or a part of your body to…
Best Pelvic Floor Exercises
The pelvic floor muscles help to support the bowels and bladder in both men and women. In women, they also help to support the uterus,…
What Causes Neck Pain and How Can You Fix It?
More than 30% of American adults experience chronic neck pain every year and up to 70% of adults will at some point in their lives…
Can Exercise Help Patients Gain Ground on Parkinson’s Disease?
Parkinson's is a disease that affects 1 million people in America and 10 million worldwide. Parkinson's disease (PD), is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects a…
