Top 3 Reasons Your Heel Pain Isn’t Going Away

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 Heel Pain, seems like everyone around me has it.  Sometimes it is from running, sometimes, from injury, and sometimes from starting a new exercise routine.  Most of the time though, it has been going on for a LONG time! As I was sitting with my extended family over Thanksgiving weekend, I realized this heel pain … Read more

Knee Pain Secrets

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Got Knee Pain? Warmer weather encourages us to get out and be active, but after winter hibernation, sometimes our knees don’t cooperate with our plans. Why does my Knee Hurt? The knee is a hinge joint and is susceptible to injury due to overloading the tissue, or trauma.  Most of our weight bearing activities cause … Read more

Headache RELIEF!!!

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An estimated 80% of us will suffer from tension-type headaches sometime during our lives.  The good news is that the right kind of headaches respond very well to Physical Therapy.  During my undergrad schooling at BYU, I called these my “Monday” headaches.  It seemed like every Monday, I would come home with a tension headache, … Read more

What you NEED to know about Shoulder Pain

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What you NEED to know about shoulder pain Are you tired of your shoulder stopping you from doing the things you want to do? Physical therapy can help! Many people come to our clinic complaining that they cannot participate in the sport they would like to play or complete the job they need to get … Read more

Top 3 Running Mistakes to Avoid

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The weather is finally warm, and running season is in full swing!  These days, it is amazing how many options we have in Utah for running events.  Ragnar’s Wasatch Back relay just finished, and there are almost countless half marathons, marathons, triathlons, and hybrids out there.  What a great state to live in with such … Read more

The Secret of Choosing Ice or Heat

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One of the common questions I get as a Physical Therapist is, “When should I use ice, and when should I use heat for an injury?”.   Ice and Heat are among the cheapest, safest, and most accessible and direct ways of providing pain relief to our normal aches and pains.  Here I want to go … Read more

Top 5 Running Myths Busted

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I love the Fall running season.  The temperatures are cooler and running through the fall leaves is amazing.  The only thing better will be running in the snow!  This running season has been fun treating quite a variety of runners.  I have seen everything from the most seasoned ultra marathoner, to runners just beginning their … Read more

Scoliosis Specific Treatment

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Conservative Scoliosis Treatment Over my 8 years as a Physical Therapist, I have had the opportunity of working with patients of all ages, and a wide range of conditions.  It has been a huge blessing to be part of the outpatient orthopedic setting for the majority of my career, and it has offered perspective on … Read more

3 Things You Didn’t Know About Scoliosis

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Scoliosis has been documented and studied for centuries.  Due to the many variables affecting scoliosis, it has been difficult to determine the effect of conservative treatment on this condition.  Recently, however, some new studies are showing good results with current treatment techniques and strategies such as bracing, Scoliosis Specific Exercise, and some new and emerging … Read more