3 Reasons Why Athletes Need Physical Therapy 
If there were one thing athletes never wished to deal with, it would be injuries. Yet, injuries are always a risk when you take part in athletic endeavors....

ACL Repairs often fail 
Nick Van Erp, active in soccer since elementary school and lacrosse since junior high, tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee during a spring ...

About Osteoarthritis 
Osteoarthritis is the leading cause of disability in the general population of the United States.1,2 The Centers for Disease Control confirms that approximately ...

Treatment for Achilles Tendon Rupture 
Those who have experienced an Achilles tendon rupture say they hear a snap or a pop when it happens, followed by a feeling that makes them think they’ve ...

Plasma Rich Protein Spinning (PRP) does not improve rotator cuff healing  Not rated yet

Two separate randomized trials show no benefit to using PRP fibrin matrix

Improving healing after a rotator cuff tendon repair is an ongoing problem ...

Is blood spinning using platelet-rich plasma (PRP) effective in treating hamstring injuries?  Not rated yet

According to a study presented yesterday, the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to treat hamstring injuries showed no significant difference over routine ...

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Champs Sports Online Coupons  Not rated yet
Free shipping when you spend $75. Use code LKS1V767. Valid 7/3 - 7/30. Online only; Some exclusions may apply.

Press Release - Announcing New Fall Risk Testing Method for Physical Therapists  Not rated yet
Ocala, FL, May 20, 2011 ? GNR Health Systems, Inc. announces the release of the RIPPS® Balance Method, a simple toolkit that provides a more affordable ...

Darvon, Darvocet Banned by FDA  Not rated yet
Controversial Painkillers Pulled from Market for Dangerous Heart Side Effects



Nov. 19, 2010 -- The FDA has at last banned Darvon, Darvocet, and ...

Diversify Your Workout Regimen  Not rated yet
By never switching up a gym regimen you’re inadvertently creating enhanced stress levels and ultimately lessening the overall pleasure found in exercise....

Health Care Spending on Back Care Doubles in last Decade  Not rated yet
As seen in Today in PT Magazine -August16,2010

Treating back problems cost Americans more than $30 billion in 2007 — up from $16 billion in 1997 (in ...

Does early ACL construction give superior results?  Not rated yet
Reported in August 16,2010 Today in PT Magazine

Early ACL Reconstruction Not Superior to Delayed

In young, active adults with acute anterior cruciate ...

Exercise and myasthenia gravis (MG)  Not rated yet
Treatment can be long and difficult for patients with myasthenia gravis (MG), a chronic disorder characterized by weakness of skeletal muscles and rapid ...

A Young Boy's Baseball Diary  Not rated yet
From Valley Breeze / Cumberland/Lincoln Edition
April 29,2010

Att: #### Parents Must Read ####

by JOHN ANDERSON

Cumberland, RI
I just read ...

Sports Injuries in Kids  Not rated yet

You want playing sports to be a positive experience for your child. While participation in any activity can lead to injury, by being aware and knowing ...