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06Oct

CranioSacral Therapy

CranioSacral Therapy Advanced Orthopedic Physical Therapy is expanding our services to provide CranioSacral Therapy. CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a hands-on, light-touch approach to treatment to help release tension, pain, and dysfunction in the body. This gentle technique can be safely used on patients of all ages, from newborns to elderly with varying levels of pain...

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01Oct

Concussion and Vestibular Rehab

Concussion and Vestibular Rehab Advanced Orthopedic Physical Therapy is expanding our services to provide comprehensive concussion and vestibular rehabilitation services. We are partnering with Impact Applications, which provides us with educational resources, training, and standardized testing; that includes normative data and an evidence-based approach in assisting with the diagnoses of both concussion and vestibular patients....

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13Aug

How Can AOPT Help Your Upper Extremity Pain?

Patient Functional Outcomes Shoulder pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions treated by a physical therapist. Nearly 40% of people will experience shoulder pain at some point in their lifetime. The shoulder is a complex joint and physical therapists are experts in the evaluation and treatment of shoulder pain. Research has shown that...

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13Aug

How Can AOPT Help Your Lower Extremity Pain?

Patient Functional Outcomes Knee pain is something that most everyone will experience at some point in their lifetime. Whether you are a marathon runner, a recreational skier, an office worker, or a truck driver, it is likely that a physical therapist is best equipped to help you overcome your pain. Since we're all unique as...

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12Aug

How Can AOPT Help Your Neck Pain?

Patient Functional Outcomes Neck pain is one of the most common reasons to visit a physical therapist, with approximately 20% of the population experiencing neck pain at some point in their life. For a majority of people, neck pain is not caused by serious pathology and can be readily treated by a physical therapist. This...

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12Aug

How Can AOPT Help Your Low Back Pain?

Patient Functional Outcomes Low back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions, affecting up to 80% of the population at some point in their lifetime. Low back pain is equally common in men and women and onset is most common in those between the ages of 30 and 50. Most of the time,...

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02Oct

Knee Pain and Physical Therapy

Knee pain can occur as the result of many different issues, including trauma, overuse injury, a direct blow to the knee, or sudden movements that cause increased stress to the knee preventing you from being able to participate in daily activities.The Importance of Physical Therapy A recent study performed by Graff, et al. has demonstrated...

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25Sep

Shoulder Labrum Tears

Shoulder labrum tears can often be the cause of an unstable shoulder. The labrum is a cartilage ring that surrounds the shoulder joint forming the capsule or “socket” portion of the joint. Injuries to this structure can either be caused by some sort of trauma or by tearing due to repetitive motions. Cause There are...

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19Sep

Physical Therapy and Total Knee Replacements

Did you know the knee is the most commonly replaced joint? A total knee replacement (arthroplasty) is often done in response to arthritis or malalignment in the knee when conservative treatment fails.Reasons for a Total Knee Replacement In most cases, a total knee replacement is done due to one of the following conditions: Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid...

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11Sep

The Role of Physical Therapy in Workers Compensation Injuries

Being injured is never ideal but getting injured at work can be an extra headache. Physical therapy is the first step on your road to recovery so you can return to work pain-free as soon as possible!Common Workplace Injuries Although it is more common to see workers compensation injuries in more physically demanding jobs, they...