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Knee Injuries in Female Athletes
An injury prevention and performance enhancement program was able to reduce ACL tears by 88% in the first year and 74% in the second year in soccer players. A few years ago, while attending a pediatric society meeting, I was shocked to find out that high school and college female soccer players were at great risk for serious knee ligamentous injuries or anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The percentages were high enough to make me think that soc… Continue reading
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Facts and Treatment
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or CTS is a fairly common disorder especially among women approaching middle age. Changes in the balance of female sex hormones may lead to an accumulation of fluid and consequent swelling in the wrist at the time of menopause. A common cause is swelling due to an inflammation of the tendon and its sheath. This may follow repeated flexion of the wrist with hand held extended, as when using computers. It may also follow pro… Continue reading
Understanding Integrative Manual Therapy
…e them of a particular malady. When Einstein revolutionized the field of physics, he did so with a blank blackboard containing no assumptions from the past. We approach each patient the same way. For example, a conventional label of “fibromyalgia” is often related to a weakened immune system and the impact of toxicity in the body. The nature of that immune deficiency and toxicity varies from person to person. We treat each client as a unique … Continue reading
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Tagged body balance, dysfunction, health care, illness, omega 3, rehabilitation, treatment, whole body health
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Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction
… may indicate a serious problem. The dentist can refer you to a physical therapist for treatment. Between five and twenty percent of the population suffer from temporomandibular disorders. Unfortunately these patients, mainly female, have sometimes been labeled as somewhat psychotic. Research efforts in the past 40+ years, however, have clearly shown psychoses play a minor role in TMJ disorders and stress may be the dominant factor. The importanc… Continue reading
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Tagged dental malocclusion, dentist, facial pain, grinding teeth, jaw, jaw clicking, jaw popping, jawbone, referred pain, TMJ
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ACL Injury Prevention and Rehab
…n also help increase your range of motion and educate you to prevent further wear and tear. They will use a combination of modalities, hands-on manual therapy, exercises, and education. Learn More Knee Pain Knee Injuries in Female Athletes Find out how physical therapy can help with ACL injuries and rehab! Call our office at (626) 576-0591 for a free consultation. We can also provide free insurance verification before your first visit. … Continue reading
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Knee Pain
…custom sole supports at our office. Learn more about Sole SupportsTM by visiting their website, or call our office today for more information about cost, availability, and appointments. Learn More Knee Health Knee Injuries in Female Athletes Physical Therapy for Knee Health Treating and Preventing Knee Pain (PDF download) Find out how physical therapy can help with your knee pain. Call our office at 626-576-0591 for a free consultation. We can al… Continue reading
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