What is the difference between a Massage Therapist and a Physical Therapist?
While both are incredibly important to the recovery process, the process used by massage therapists and physical therapists differs [...]
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04, 2022
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11, 2021
When the Weather Gets Cold, Make These Changes to Your Warm Up
Colder weather means some changes to how we exercise. Of course, it's harder to motivate yourself [...]
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06, 2020
7 Tips for Avoiding Injuries while Working Outside this Summer
In Central New York, Spring and summer are some of the best times of the year. When [...]
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01, 2020
Quick Facts on Meniscal Tears
What is a Meniscus? The meniscus is a piece of cartilage that sits between the femur [...]
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10, 2019
Osteoporosis and Diet
In the treatment of osteoporosis, healthcare providers will frequently talk about the “Triangle of Management.” This triangle is made [...]
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08, 2019
What is the Meeks Method?
As mentioned in my last blog about Osteoporosis, this condition can be treated in three ways: nutrition; medication; and [...]
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08, 2019
When Can You Return to Sports After a Concussion?
According to the International Guidelines for Concussion in Sport, there is a very specific protocol that must be followed [...]
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08, 2019
Avoid Wrist Pain with Exercise: Practice the 4 “P’s”
Some of the best exercises we can do for strength and toning is Body Weight Exercises. The catch? Many [...]
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08, 2018
Achilles Tendonitis
The Achilles tendon is the thick band of tissue at the back of the heel that connects the calf muscle to the heel. Achilles tendonitis occurs if that tendon becomes irritated and tightened due to chronic stress, usually from a dramatic increase in training mileage, and makes up 11% of running injuries according to a Runner’s World article. It’s best to address this type of injury right away because if the tendon becomes chronically irritated and
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04, 2018
IT Band Syndrome
Pain experienced at the outer part of the knee is likely to be related to the IT band, the strip of connective tissue that runs along the outer part of your thigh from the hip to the knee. According to a Runner’s World article,