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Understanding Calf Muscle Injuries and Rehabilitation Calf muscle injuries are a common issue among athletes, often leading to significant downtime. This article explores the anatomy of calf muscles, the nature of connective tissue injuries, and the importance of MRI in diagnosing these injuries. We'll also discuss a novel grading system for calf muscl...

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Manual Therapy vs. Oral Pain Medications for Neck Pain Neck pain is a prevalent condition that significantly impacts quality of life. Manual therapy (MT) and oral pain medications are common treatments. A recent systematic review and meta-analysis explored the effectiveness and safety of these interventions, providing valuable insights for managing neck...

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Nutrition and Healing: Boosting Recovery from Muscle and Joint Pain Injuries are an unfortunate reality for athletes, whether they occur during intense training or elite competitions. Recovering from these injuries involves not just rest and physical therapy but also a strategic nutritional approach. Understanding the right diet can significantly enhance the healing...

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Need help with core strength? We can help!

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Exergames: Enhancing Health and Well-being for Seniors Exergames, a fusion of "exercise" and "games," are interactive video games that require physical activity to play. These games have been gaining popularity for their ability to combine fun and fitness, making them a valuable tool for promoting physical activity, especially among seniors. This articl...

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Want to prevent sports injuries? Have one of our trained PT's help!

Injury Prevention: What You Need To Know

With summer quickly approaching, sports, outdoor activities, and recreation increase. This month we created a guide with detailed information about the importance of warming up and some specific examples of programs you can do yourself.
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When Do the Risks of Total Knee Replacement Outweigh the Benefits? Total Knee Replacement, also known as knee replacement surgery, is a highly effective procedure that offers significant pain relief and improved function for individuals with severe knee osteoarthritis. This surgery has transformed the lives of many, allowing them to return to daily activities with....

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Want help with arthritis? We do that!

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Returning to Golf After Hip Arthroscopy: What You Need to Know Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to diagnose and treat various hip conditions, including femoral acetabular impingement (FAI). If you love golfing and are considering hip arthroscopy, you might be concerned about how long it will take before you can return to the cours...

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Got back pain? PT might be the cure!

2024 Guide to Osteoporosis: Prevention and Management in Canada Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones, making them more susceptible to fractures. Over two million Canadians live with osteoporosis, which significantly impacts their quality of life. This article simplifies the 2023 clinical practice guidelines on osteoporosis management and fracture preve...

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Neck pain bothering you? We can help!

Time To Move For Your Health!

This month is your call to action. Summer is near, it’s time to move, and the evidence is overwhelming. Exercise is as good as medicine.
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The Silent Strain: Understanding Stress Fractures in the Foot Stress fractures in the foot are a common yet often overlooked injury that can significantly impact your daily activities and sports performance. These injuries occur due to repeated stress on the foot bones, particularly when such activities increase suddenly without adequate time for the bones to....

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PT can also help with arthritis!

Easing Back Pain Through Physical Activity: A Simple Guide Back pain is a common ailment affecting many people, contributing significantly to disability worldwide. However, recent studies reveal that engaging in physical activities might just be the remedy many need to keep back pain at bay.

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Have a sports injury? Our PT's are often the best cure!

Finding the Right Balance: Combining Cardio and Weight Training Exercise is not just about losing weight; it's about improving your overall health and reducing your risk for diseases, especially cardiovascular disease (CVD). With different types of exercises available, such as resistance training and aerobic exercises, it can be challenging to determine which is...

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Getting your knee replaced? Schedule ahead!

1 Rep Max Living

When the demand for an activity is near or exceeds one’s capacity.

If getting up to go to the bathroom or grabbing your cup of coffee is an activity that is leaving you exhausted and out of breath…THIS IS NOT NORMAL.

Many of our older adults are working near their max capacity for activities of daily living and this is a recipe for a loss of independence as well decline in health.

If this sounds like you or a loved one, let our therapists at Scott Physical Therapy develop a plan to help you get stronger and more resilient to get your independence back!

Effective Recovery After Shoulder Dislocation: What You Need to Know Shoulder dislocations can be painful and debilitating. Understanding the best methods for rehabilitation and recovery is crucial for anyone who has experienced this common injury. A recent study of patients with an average of 45 years of age, provides new insights into how best to manage recovery fr...

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Shoulder pain effecting your sleep? Give us a call today to start reducing that pain!