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ESSENTIAL NECK EXERCISES
Neck pain can range from simply irritating to extremely agonizing. It can be a nagging soreness, a stiffness that impacts the shoulders, or even a pulsing pan that interrupts sleep. Every day some people suffer neck pain and other people injure their necks. There are treatments for neck pain and exercises for preventing neck pain. Once they pinpoint cause of pain, healthcare providers can often help patients resolve symptoms within a few weeks.
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TENDON INJURIES DUE TO COMPRESSION
Every day Physical Therapists treat patients suffering from tendon injuries. Patients complain of pain, stiffness, and sometimes a redness or swelling near the injured tendon. Unfortunately, these injuries can occur in nearly any part of the body. In the past, medical professionals considered overuse to be the primary cause of tendon injuries but now that is coming into question.
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CAN YOUR SEDENTARY JOB LEAD TO WORKOUT INJURIES?
A typical day at the office could lead injuries at the gym. If you sit at a computer most of the day, you could be at risk. Reports indicate that people who work in an office sit for about 10 – 12 hours per day, including 8.5 hours staring at a screen of some kind.
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ACE PHYSICAL THERAPY & SPORTS MEDICINE INSTITUTE – 2017 CHRISTMAS TREE 5K
ACE Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Institute with locations in Alexandria, Arlington/ Clarendon, Falls Church / Merrifield, FairOaks / Fairfax, Herndon / Reston, Leesburg / Lansdowne, and Tysons Corner / Vienna in VA welcomes the runners and walkers to ACE...
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CAN WATCHING TV HURT YOU?
Watching TV can be relaxing and even informative. Most of us have spent time watching show that lasted for a couple of hours. If we did this all the time, we could be endangering our health. A recent study has linked watching TV for an extended period of time for a good portion of your life can lead to a host of movement disorders later in life.
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COMMON AND UNCOMMON ANKLE SPRAINS
Many of us have twisted an ankle at some point. Typically, you’re walking or running, and you step on an uneven surface. Suddenly the ankle rolls towards the outside, and you’re on the ground experiencing intense pain. This type of ankle sprain is an inversion sprain, and it’s the most common type that healthcare providers treat.
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CORE TRAINING…. WHAT SHOULD BE STRENGTHENED?
Look up exercise programs, and you’ll find a variety of articles on core training. While this popular term is sometimes associated with a flat tummy and “six pack” abs, it actually refers to a much more comprehensive muscle structure. Healthcare professionals that specialize in rehabilitation or training realize that core training is vital for movement, flexibility and overall quality of life.
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TREATMENT OF NON-TRAUMATIC KNEE PAIN
John has been walking each for years and has never had any problems. A few weeks ago, he noticed pain somewhere around his knee. He even experiences the pain when ascending or descending steps. The origin of the pain is unclear because he didn’t have an accident and didn’t change his routine.
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DO RUNNING SHOES PREVENT INJURIES?
Take a quick look at the names and features of popular running shoes, and you’ll see promises for fewer injuries, faster speeds, and more energy. How do you know which shoe will help protect your foot? In the past, the design of the running shoe was usually based on research that suggested that certain shoe characteristics could help to prevent running injuries.
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SOFT BRACES, HOW DO THEY WORK?
You’re at the park and someone jogs by wearing a soft brace. Over the last few years, soft braces have become a common sight in sports, fitness, and even daily activities. Many people with “self-diagnosed” joint problems treat the pain by putting an elastic or neoprene sleeve on the injured body part.
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