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Physical Therapy At Home, Can you do it?

Are you currently a physical therapy patient? Have you recently completed your PT program? Do you want to continue your PT at home? Having the right tools at home to perform your prescribed exercises can help you progress your healing during PT or maintain your results after your physical therapy treatment has ended. We can provide those tools to you to get the lasting results you want.

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Headache Relief - Step 2

Your headache could actually be coming from your neck. It’s what is known as a cervicogenic headache. A cervicogenic headache is specifically when your upper cervical spine – your neck –sends pain into your head. These headaches can begin rapidly with an injury or can develop over time from prolonged poor posture, degenerative arthritis, or decreased cervical muscle strength or length. ✅ WATCH VIDEO

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The Shoe Matters

Wearing good shoes can help you to feel your best and help prevent injuries and alleviate some pain you may be feeling. Shoe choice can affect your whole body, not just your feet.

The most important things to consider when buying athletic shoes is the fit of the shoe, the degree of support or stability you need based on your foot type. Learn how to identify and pick the correct shoe with advice from physical therapist Scott Ruta.

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Headache Relief - Step 1

Most headaches can be reduced, eliminated, or prevented with physical therapy exercises at home. Learn how to do a cervical Retraction to relieve pain and strengthen your neck. This is the first step in getting relief from headaches stemming from the neck. Taught by physical therapist Scott Ruta.

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