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6 Ways to Prevent Injuries While Strength Training

One of the most common pieces of advice given to people in strength training programs is simply to “not hurt yourself.” Whether it’s a recovery program from a previous injury or surgery, or you’re simply trying to improve your physical performance, it is a common phrase that you’ll hear. While it may seem easier said … Read more

No Dizziness After Years Of Problems

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One of the toughest challenges when it comes to vestibular physical therapy is that patients don’t necessarily know that a physical therapist, specifically trained in vestibular therapy, can help significantly relieve dizziness and imbalance problems that occur as a result of vertigo, BPPV, and other similar problems.  Because many patients aren’t aware of this, they … Read more

Nutrition & Dehydration Prevention When Traveling

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Singapore Eats and Treats… But Don’t Forget the Water Families traveling to high-temperature destinations usually run into 2 problems: 1. What/where to eat and 2. Dehydration. Like many other travelers, Dr. Asha and I understand the difficulty of maintaining nutrition and being nutritionally conscious while vacationing in a place with unfamiliar cuisine. Singapore is one … Read more

High-Quality Protein: What is it and Why is it Important?

Protein is a necessary nutrient for maintaining high levels of physical function. If you’re a dedicated athlete, a weekend warrior, or someone who is simply trying to become more active, your protein intake plays a key role in your physical performance. There are many factors of high-quality protein that can benefit you in ways you … Read more

Don’t Join the Opioid Epidemic. How Physical Therapy Can Help Ditch the Pain Meds.

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It seems like every time you turn on the news there is another story about the opioid epidemic gripping the country. There is good reason for the panic. In 2016 alone, 116 people died each day from opioid-related drug overdoses. Some 11.5 million Americans misused prescription painkillers in some way, costing an estimated $504 million … Read more

What is Pre-hab and How Can it Help Me Recover Faster?

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It’s no secret that having physical therapy after an injury or surgery helps you recover faster. But what if there was a way to prevent an injury in the first place? Or what if there was a way to speed recovery from surgery long before you went under the knife? Pre-hab or preventative rehabilitation helps … Read more

Sprains, Strains and Ankle Pain! What You Need to Know and When to See a Therapist.

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Is Your Ankle in Agony? You Might Need a Physical Therapist It’s an all-too-common scenario: You trip over a clod of turf or get knocked down in a game, only to find that your ankle no longer bears your weight when you try to stand up again. Ankle sprains and strains affect joggers, sprinters, football … Read more

Say No to Sciatica! 3 Indicators That You Need to See a Physical Therapist

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Each of your sciatic nerves runs from either side of your lower back down to each of your legs. That’s why a classic sign of sciatica is having a shooting pain on one side only. While compression of one of your sciatic nerves can literally be a “pain in the butt,” it doesn’t always require … Read more

Sleeping And Working With No Back Pain

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There are many patients that come in for physical therapy for back pain.  Many have, unfortunately, stated to me how their back pain affects their everyday lives in many different ways.  All of this is normal for my back pain patients.  But what’s unsettling for me is the number of patients that have told me … Read more

5 Quick Tips for Less Pain and More Energy

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Millions of individuals live with varying degrees of pain while also experiencing limited amounts of energy. There are several quick and effective ways you can increase your energy levels while reducing pain. Incorporating physical therapy into your regular routine is one way to limit pain. Call Complete Physical Rehabilitation for more information regarding the use … Read more