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The Four Types:   Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome This pain is in the anterior and central part of the knee. It happens when the kneecap rubs against the lower part of the thigh bone. It can be caused by weak muscles, too much activity or by flat feet.   Iliotibial Band Syndrome This is pain on the outside of the knee. The band goes from the outside of the hips to the thigh and down the top of the shinbone. When the band gets too tight, it can cause pain and swelling.   Chondromalacia Read More

If you’re like 40% of Americans, you’ve made a New Year’s Resolution. One of the most common ones is to lead a healthier life, but we know that can be easier said than done. Today, Core PT is here with five tips on how you can improve your compliance with your home exercise program: Schedule them in your day. Set aside a specific time each day for when you go through your exercises. If you have it in your mind that 7 p.m. is PT time, it will help you stick to it. If Read More

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 Read More

November is American Diabetes Month. As of 2012, it’s estimated that 9.3 percent of the population has diabetes, but a third of them don’t realize it. We would like to bring you the following facts about diabetes—and how physical therapy can help prevent it!   There’s several types   Type 1 diabetes occurs when the body doesn’t produce enough insulin, while type 2 occurs when the body uses insulin ineffectively. Gestational diabetes is when Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

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 Read More

There’s nothing like summer weather to get you back into the habit of running! This time of the year it’s consistently warm, the trails are pleasantly shaded, and everything is lush and green. Then one day, your lower back hurts so much that you can barely tie your laces, let alone go for a run. If you’ve experiences this, it may be due to one of four reasons: You’re Not Stretching Properly Stretches need to be done both before and after a run. If you’re Read More

If you live with fibromyalgia, you’re probably more than familiar with the pain, fatigue and stress it places on you, demanding all your attention and consuming your life. At Core Physical Therapy, we specialize in helping patients manage their fibromyalgia symptoms. Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your day: Get active. It may seem counterintuitive to move when your body is aching, but light exercise helps prevent muscular atrophy, as well as promote a flood of feel-good Read More