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InsuranceDecember 31, 2014

Get the Most Out of Your Flexible Spending Account

Your FSA dollars expire at the end of the year. Here is how to make sure you use them wisely on physical therapy before the deadline.

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MassageAugust 3, 2017

Trigger Point: How to Get Rid of Shoulder Pain

Learn how to perform trigger point release techniques after a recent shoulder injury, including an AC joint separation.

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PainAugust 11, 2015

When to Use Ice and Heat

Ice and heat are the top two most common forms of quick pain-relief techniques for muscle and joint pain. Here is when to use each one.

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PainAugust 5, 2017

Easy Ways to Manage Chronic Pain Effectively

Chronic pain does not have to run your life. Here are practical, evidence-based strategies you can start using today.

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ExerciseFebruary 14, 2018

Six Ways to Modify Your Exercise Program

Making just a few changes to your exercise routine will make your body feel better. Here are six ways to modify your program.

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Injury PreventionAugust 3, 2017

How to Shave When You Have a Shoulder Injury

A shoulder injury does not mean you have to skip grooming. Here are practical adaptations for shaving when your shoulder mobility is limited.

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Injury PreventionAugust 3, 2017

How to Wash Your Hair with a Recent Shoulder Injury

Washing your hair after a shoulder injury can be painful and frustrating. Here are techniques to get it done without making things worse.

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PainMarch 15, 2016

Physical Therapy for Back Pain: What to Expect

Back pain is the most common reason people seek physical therapy. Here is what to expect from your first visit and beyond.

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MassageJuly 22, 2016

The Benefits of Manual Therapy

Manual therapy is hands-on treatment that can reduce pain, improve mobility, and accelerate recovery. Here is how it works.

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ExerciseJanuary 10, 2017

The Importance of Balance Training

Balance is one of the most important and most overlooked components of fitness. Here is why it matters and how to train it.

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ExerciseMay 18, 2017

Should You Stretch Before or After Exercise?

The stretching debate: before, after, or both? Here is what the evidence actually says about when and how to stretch.

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