Archive - September 2017
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3 Common Autumn Sports Injuries
September 29, 2017
Categories: ACL Tear, Concussions, Physical Therapy, PT, Running, Shin Splints
Here at Core Physical Therapy, we love it when people have an excuse and opportunity to get out and get active. And there’s no better time of year to do so than during the fall weather! It’s cool enough that you don’t easily become overheated, yet not so cold that you’re uncomfortable. However, we also tend to see certain injuries more often during this time of the year. Here are the top three autumn sports injuries: Concussions Concussions are in the news a lot during
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How Physical Therapy is Helping Those Caught in the Opioid Epidemic
September 22, 2017
Categories: opioid epidemic, Pain Management, Physical Therapy, PT
At Core PT, we generally avoid controversial topics. We want everyone to feel safe and comfortable when they come in for treatment. But for today’s blog, we’re touching on an issue that physical therapy has a crucial role in alleviating: America’s opioid epidemic. The CDC estimates that 91 Americans die every day from overdosing on this drug. Far from being individuals looking to experiment with risk or just escape life, many of opioid’s victims are people who never
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3 Ways Your Child Can Avoid Backpack Pain this School Year
September 15, 2017
Categories: Backpack Safety, Pediatric Physical Therapy, Physical Therapy, PT
Classes are well underway, and your children may already be complaining about teachers, homework and getting up earlier. One gripe you shouldn’t brush aside is if they start talking about an aching back. Two-thirds of Americans experience back pain at some point it their lives, and for many, this begins when they’re students and carrying overfull backpacks. Today, Core Physical Therapy is going to talk about how your student can “pack it light, wear it right” when it comes
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Fit to Take Part: PTs Role in Long Term Illnesses
September 8, 2017
Categories: Diabetes, Osteoporosis, Physical Therapy, PT, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Living with a chronic condition is never easy, and it can only become more difficult as we age. September 8 marks World Physical Therapy Month, and the American Physical Therapy Association has designated this year’s theme as “Fit to Take Part” to recognize physical therapy’s role in assisting with ongoing illnesses. To mark the occasion, Core Physical Therapy would like to talk about some of the chronic conditions that can occur later in life, and how making an appointment
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3 Reasons Why You Can Benefit from Pelvic Floor Therapy
September 1, 2017
Categories: Pelvic Floor Exercises, Physical Therapy, PT
Approximately 25 million Americans live with some form of incontinence, and one out of every five experience pelvic floor dysfunction. While this can be a taboo subject to talk about, at Core Physical Therapy, we believe it’s important to address all aspects of your health. While it’s more common for women to take part in pelvic floor therapy, we’ve treated men as well. If you experience one of these three conditions, you could benefit from meeting with a professional from Core