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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…
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
At The Physical Therapy Effect, we believe that a strong pelvic floor is the foundation for overall core strength, stability, and well-being. Whether you’re recovering…
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…
How Can Physical Therapy Help Manage Headaches?
Headaches are a very common complaint. They range in severity and frequency, but up to 1 out of every 20 adults across the world may…
How Everyday Activities Can Cause Shoulder and Neck Pain (And What to Do About It)
Neck and shoulder pain are common ailments and are often due to things that you do every day. Let's take a look at what may…
What Can Cause Neck Pain?
Neck pain is an incredibly common ailment in America, affecting about one in three people at least once a year. Recurring neck pain may be…
Symptoms and Treatment of TMJ
It can be difficult to determine exactly what causes TMJ syndrome. For some, it’s genetics. For others, it’s arthritis. It can even be a jaw…
