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Kinesiology Tape- How does it work?

June 30, 2020

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

June 23, 2020

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

June 16, 2020

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?

June 9, 2020

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?

May 26, 2020

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?

May 19, 2020

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

May 12, 2020

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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Safe Lifting While Completing Your “To Do” List During Quarantine/Social Distancing

April 10, 2020

The nice weather has arrived with springtime and most of us are working on our “To Do” list, especially now that more time is available with being quarantined during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Yard work and garage spring cleaning are common tasks I’ve seen people doing, myself included. As I lifted multiple bags of mulch…

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You can do Physical Therapy through Telehealth?

April 6, 2020

Coronavirus concerns have led the physical therapy profession into new ways of providing care. Telehealth is live audio and video conferencing using platforms including Zoom, FaceTime and Skype. Although I do not believe telehealth is as effective as in office physical therapy, it may be the best option for you. There are many valid reasons…

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Home Office Set Up

April 3, 2020

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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Kinesiology Tape- How does it work?

SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENT OF A SHOULDER IMPINGEMENT

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

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

Ballistic Stretching – Good or Bad?

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

Exercising at Home: Popular Workout Routines

Safe Lifting While Completing Your “To Do” List During Quarantine/Social Distancing

You can do Physical Therapy through Telehealth?

Home Office Set Up

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