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Kinesio Tape – To tape or not to tape….

Dear readers, This week’s blog is a topic that has started to cross my desk with regularity as a frequent purveyor of research. I see more and more clinical application/use of Kinesio Tape now than ever before. Typically, when I see an increase in any medical treatment I prefer to distill it down and see…
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STRIKEOUT SHOULDER PAIN!

Dear throwers, The spring is one my favorite times of the year because baseball season has finally arrived. With all levels of baseball in full go the crack of the bat is music to my ears. In addition to the joy of what’s happening on the field comes the agony of shoulder pain off the…
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THE MYTHS OF “RUNNERS KNEE” AND HOW TO TREAT IT.

Dear runners, As I look at the calendar and look outside I can see the weather is ready and primed for running. I know you have circled a number of events on your calendar and I wish you the best. At some point you may have some aches and pains that may arise with your…
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WHAT DOES YOUR PHYSICAL THERAPIST DO WHEN THEY ARE INJURED?

Dear friends, I was humbled last year when I got injured and my dreams of running a marathon came to a crashing halt. For 15 weeks I was faithful to a running program that was showing some real promise. I was getting faster and feeling confident I was on my way. One day, after a…
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