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Kinesiology Tape- How does it work?

Several years ago during the 2012 Summer Olympics we all noticed the beach volleyball players wearing tape across their shoulders, knees, and back. Kinesiology taping is a technique using a very elastic tape to provide stability while allowing movement of the joint. It is a modality we can use in physical therapy to help in…

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SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT OF A SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT

While tennis players serve, volley, and sprint around a court, they usually are not thinking about how often they lift their arms up to toss the tennis ball or swing their racquet. While it varies, a tennis player will swing their racquet about 500 times in a match. This repetitive overhead movement can sometimes result…

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What to Expect During Your First Physical Therapy Visit at OrthoKnox After Surgery

A common response from patients when they come to OrthoKnox Physical Therapy the day after their surgery is “You want me to move today?” With most orthopedic surgeries, it is important to begin physical therapy (PT) as soon as possible to begin moving the joint and engaging muscles again. An exception to this is recovery…

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Your Scar May be Healed, But is it Summer and Pool Ready?

As pools begin to open during phase II and summer is finally here, we are all going to be outside more and planning vacations. For years it has been emphasized the importance of using sunscreen/sunblock to protect our skin and reduce the risk of skin cancer, but did you know it is also important for…

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Ballistic Stretching – Good or Bad?

    Ballistic stretching is the act of bouncing at the end of a stretch position. When I played youth sports, we would warm up and then perform ballistic stretching. In physical therapy school and the early years of my career as a Physical Therpist (PT), I learned ballistic stretching was harmful. Since then I…

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Why is My Friend’s Rotator Cuff Repair Physical Therapy Progressing Faster Than Mine?

  There are many reasons physical therapists (PTs) or orthopedic surgeons may progress patients with rotator cuff repairs at different paces.  It is important to realize that rotator cuff tears range from small to massive in size.  A small tear, less than one centimeter in length, will have more healthy rotator cuff tissue adjacent to…

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Exercising at Home: Popular Workout Routines

With anxiety levels running high, less opportunity for sports and other activities, and the need to stay healthy as prevalent as ever, exercising is essential to work into your day! At ORTHOKnox, we want everyone to be as healthy as possible by exercising in addition to getting the proper orthopaedic treatment. Please see our latest…

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Home Office Set Up

The COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has caused many Americans to begin working from home. As we transition into another week of this, you may have noticed some new aches and pains. Your chosen workspace could be causing neck strain, headaches, shoulder and back pain if not set up properly. Consider the following Dos and Don’ts the…

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How to Keep Your Child Athlete Motivated While Social Distancing

We are all starting to get antsy as we stay at home and social distance during this unprecedented time. Everyone in the household is probably ready to get back on the field. Even with the cancellation of youth sports, you can still motivate your child, have fun playing, and make sure they are ready to…

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Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness

There is no need to go far to experience the natural wonders of spring in Knoxville! Downtown Knoxville offers multiple forested parks that span over 1,000 acres right along the south waterfront in Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness. There are over 50 miles of trails consisting of everything from paved greenways to rocky dirt mountain paths.  …

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ORTHOKnox, Knoxville, TN
Phone (appointments and general inquiries): 865-251-3030
Address: 10810 Parkside Drive, Suite 209, Knoxville TN 37934

ORTHOKnox, Athens, TN
Phone (appointments and general inquiries): 865-251-3030
1031 West Madison Avenue, Athens, TN 37303

OrthoKnox provides comprehensive orthopedic services, sports medicine, and physical therapy to treat and rehabilitate injuries and degenerative conditions that affect the upper and lower extremities, including the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle.

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