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January 2022 Newsletter

Check out our January 2022 Newsletter with updates including tips for setting health goals, a frozen shoulder infographic, fall risk screening, what’s the difference between manual therapy and massage, and a wellness program and pool renovations update.

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What’s the Difference between Manual Therapy and Massage Therapy?

What is the difference between manual therapy and massage therapy? Often manual therapy and massage are used interchangeably despite the fact that there are fundamental differences. Physical therapists provide manual therapy, which is a hands-on treatment technique to regain movement, activate muscles, and reduce pain and inflammation. Manual therapy includes soft tissue and joint mobilizations, myofascial release, muscle energy techniques, manual traction, cupping, dry needling, lymphedema, thrust manipulation, and strain-counter-strain techniques.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. One of the easiest ways to maintain positive mental health is consistent exercise. Regular exercise improves your mood and sleep, relieves stress, and helps you maintain optimal physical health. Research has sho
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Check out our latest infographic on physical therapy after a c-section: https://bit.ly/physical-therapy-csection-infographic A C-section is major abdominal surgery involving the delivery of a baby through horizontal incisions made in the abdomen or
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The sport of rowing involves racing long boats using oars to propel the craft through the water at high speeds to win a race. However, rowing places significant stress on the back, shoulders, ribs, knees, and wrists and can lead to overuse injuries
May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month. Check out our blog on fighting osteoporosis with physical therapy: https://bit.ly/osteoporosis-management Osteoporosis is a metabolic bone disease characterized by low bone density, thin, brittle bones, decreased
Cycling is a great way to improve your overall fitness, cardiovascular health, and core and leg strength without placing too much stress on your joints. However, cycling injuries can occur due to overuse, improper bike setup, or lack of proper warm-