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by Allison Garmager, PT, DPT Physical therapists play a crucial role in helping to combat the opioid epidemic. In 2018 the CDC reported the number of deaths from prescription drug overdose was 4x higher than it was in 1999. Opioid medications are frequently used for pain control. With numerous harmful side effects, opioids should only be used for a short… Read more

by Jayden Kauk, PTA Do you notice an ache or pain when reaching or lifting an item, and realize this is an activity that you used to do effortlessly? Have you tried interventions that have provided temporary relief, but haven’t been a solution? If you are still suffering from muscular pain, you might be a great candidate for instrument assisted… Read more

by Whitney Vander Veen, DPT, PT The American Physical Therapy Association states, “Pediatric physical therapists (PTs) work with children and their families to assist each child in reaching their maximum potential to function independently and to promote active participation in home, school, and community environments.  Physical therapists use their expertise in movement and apply clinical reasoning through the process of… Read more

by Emily Ciha, DPT, ATC Do you struggle with jaw pain or clicking? Do you have difficulty with eating, chewing or talking? If so, you may be experiencing temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD). Physical therapy can be a safe and beneficial way to manage these symptoms. It is estimated that between 5%-12% of the population experience TMD. Younger individuals and females… Read more

 by James Laughlin, PTA The 100-Up Exercise credited to G. Walter George in the late 1880’s saw a resurgence in popularity following the release of “Born to Run: A Hidden tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen” by AP correspondent and author Christopher McDougall. G. Walter George credits this exercise in part to helping him achieve… Read more