Should I Push Through the Pain?
A proverb I hear about once a week from my physical therapy patients is, “Hey, no pain, no gain, right?” It’s an especially difficult question to answer because the
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04, 2023
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03, 2023
Runners: Get your summer program off on the right foot
I’m headed into my 19th year as a practicing physical therapist. After you’ve been around for a while, you start to notice patterns in the problems patients come to
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03, 2023
When Can I Golf After Back Surgery?
This is a very common question physical therapists are asked after a patient has started their post-operative rehab for back surgery. As with most things in medicine, the answer
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02, 2023
Experts in Athletic Injuries!
A high school basketball game is in the third period and the score is tied. A rivalry between two schools has the stands packed with students, parents, and hometown
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02, 2023
The Annual Checkup That You Are Missing
We all know that visiting your physician for an annual physical is critical in maintaining long-term health, just as dental exams twice each year helps ensure oral health throughout
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02, 2023
Is Pickleball A Good Workout?
One of my favorite ways to get to know a patient during our first meeting is to ask about what kind of hobbies they have. It seems like a
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01, 2023
Want to stay out of “The Home”? Strong muscles are key.
The second sentence of this column is going to be a disclaimer on the title, because I know it’s going to ruffle some feathers, so here it goes. When
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01, 2023
Ever hear the statement…Know before you go?
NMSMC’s Pre-Operative Total Knee Replacement Preparation Program EMPOWERS PATIENTS FOR SUCCESS What is the Pre-op Total Knee Prep Program? We are excited to tell you about the results we
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01, 2023
Do I need to go downstate to find the best hip or knee surgeon?
About once a month in my physical therapy practice, I hear something like 'I need to have my knee replaced and my friend said I simply MUST go to
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01, 2023
Parents and Grandparents: Can you still play on the floor?
I recently listened to Tim Ferris’ podcast which had Peter Attia, MD, on as a guest. Dr. Attia spoke about what he hopes to be able to do in