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When you think of physical therapy, who do you think it’s best for? Do you see it being for young athletes? Or maybe for older people who are recovering from an injury or post-operation? The truth is, physical therapy can be the answer for anyone! The age range that CORE Physical Therapy sees is just as diverse as the conditions they treat. Below, we will talk about some of the reasons why physical therapy is right for you. Acute or Chronic Pain Reduction or Elimination The reasons why

After weeks of planning and preparing, your ACL surgery is completed. Today we have an estimated timeline of what to expect while you recover:   0-2 Weeks After Surgery: Rest After major surgery, focus on taking it slow. To reduce swelling, prop up your leg four to six times per day, and keep your bandages fresh and dry. Prevent blood clots by performing the quad exercises your physical therapist recommends. Working your major muscles now, though painful, will help your leg function

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