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Physical Therapy Insights
Informational posts from the Integrative Physical Therapy & Wellness team.
Don't forget your MEDS!
Author: Dr. Britt Dalton, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT
MEDS, or Mindfulness, Exercise, Diet, and Sleep, can have a significant impact on your body's ability to function. Learning how to utilize each of these in an optimal manner can go a long way in maximizing your ability to manage pain and live a happier, healthier lifestyle. ...
Continue ReadingThe Case of the Mysterious Pain
Author: Dr. Britt Dalton, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT
Referred pain may be best described as when one area of the body causes pain in another part of the body. Tissues in the body, such as organs, muscles, and joints, may produce pain near their location, as well as other areas of the body. There are typically certain patterns to this type of pain which help us identify it, as well as various treatment options to help resolve it.
... Continue ReadingOsteoarthritis: What to Know
Author: Dr. Britt Dalton, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT
Osteoarthritis, typically considered the “wear and tear” on joints, is the most common type of arthritis. It is estimated that around 80% of persons over the age of 65 in the United States show some type of arthritis on imaging, though only ~60% of these people actually have symptoms. Osteoarthritis may be due to a previous injury, repetitive stresses over time, a product of various diseases, and/or genetics. ...
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