You might have heard about an acupuncture-like technique that’s so effective at soothing sore muscles that five NFL football teams—including the Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Redskins—are now using it. Known as dry needling, it involves inserting thin needles into areas of irritated tissue known as trigger points. It appears to work by causing a minor
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With several snowstorms already under our belt this year, you might have already hit the slopes. But it’s not too late to do a little prep work to get your body in shape. In 2010, there were more than 144,000 snow skiing-related injuries treated in hospitals, doctors’ offices and emergency rooms, according to the U.S.
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When you think of physical therapy (PT), what comes to mind? You might envision someone recovering from an accident or surgery. Yet most PT patients are experiencing pain or discomfort and are trying to avoid surgery—or are simply trying to improve their fitness level. PTs are specially trained to help restore the mobility you need
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Are you determined to slim down and tone up this year? Good for you. You probably already know that getting into shape can benefit both your body and mind. It can reduce your risk of developing diabetes, boost your mood and keep your heart healthy—just to name a few things. What you might not know:
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