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Two Easy Clinical Tests for Runners

In honor of the 11th Annual Lake Como 5k this Saturday, I thought it would be appropriate to discuss a few quick movement based tests that we use at Advanced PMR that relate to running. As mentioned previously, running requires a balance of multi-planar mobility and stability especially in the lower quarter. In other words,

Posted on: Apr 24 2015
By: AdvancedPMR
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Afraid of Falling? Be Proactive with Physical Therapy.

The prognosis is very poor after a fall especially in people over the age of 65. Without surprise the incidence of falls increases drastically as we age due to several specific factors including decline in strength, vision, vestibular function (more on this later), and touch sensation. This is why falls risk assessment, prevention, and maintenance