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EXERCISE FOR NEW MOMS WITH BABIES
How can a New Mom find time to exercise? Caring for the newborn, balancing the demands of home, work, family and other life events can be overwhelming. The temptation is to put fitness on hold for an extended season that can range from months and even to years.
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IMPORTANCE OF YOUR PHYSICAL THERAPY PLAN AND HOME EXERCISE PROGRAM
Recovery from an injury is a process that involves diagnosis, a treatment plan, and a home exercise program. In order to help patients return to pre-injury status, Physical Therapists begin treatment and training in the therapy center while also introducing exercises that should be continued at home.
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PREPARING FOR YARD WORK WITHOUT INJURIES
The sun is out, the sky is blue and you’re ready to get outside and enjoy the weather. After spending several months indoors, many people take advantage of warmer temperatures by working outside in their yards.
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ACE Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Institute W&OD 10k
ACE Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Institute W&OD 10K – 6.2 Mile Run & Walk : August 6th, 2016 at 6:00pm Welcome Runners & Walkers! ACE Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Institute with locations in Alexandria, Arlington/ Clarendon, Falls...
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JONES FRACTURE AND PHYSICAL THERAPY
Foot fractures often end the season for many athletes and improperly treated fractures have even ended careers. Several popular athletes have been sidelined due to a foot injury known as the Jones Fracture.
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CLEATED SHOES AND FOOT PAIN
As sports teams and players look for a competitive edge, specialized equipment often plays a key role. Many sports incorporate the use of lightweight cleated shoes to maximize performance.
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PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME
People suffering from Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) may experience pain or itching in the muscles, jerking and jittery limbs, and a general discomfort in the legs or other limbs.
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WALKING AND TEXTING: HOW DANGEROUS IS IT?
You may have heard people say jokingly, “He can’t walk and chew gum at the same time.” This usually indicates a person cannot do two tasks at once. Nowadays it might be more fitting to say, “He can’t walk and text at the same time.”
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TREATMENT FOR ADULT INCONTINENCE… NOT JUST DIAPERS TRY PHYSICAL THERAPY
Suffering from adult incontinence should not keep you from enjoying your life. It is treatable. While over 25 million Americans suffer discomfort and embarrassment from adult incontinence, there are physical therapy techniques that can help reduce or eliminate the problem.
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TENNIS PREPARATION
Tennis players enjoy the physical, mental and social engagement in this dynamic sport. People at every age level, from under 10 to aging adults can enjoy playing tennis and enter in tennis matches and competitions.
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