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Upper Extremity Exercises
If you sit at a desk all day, drive all day or find that during the day you get pain in your neck, you might find it beneficial to start using the exercises in this article. Not only will the stretches help your neck flexibility but you will then find that you feel much more at ease during the day. Your upper back will feel brand new! If you have any trouble or need assistance with these exercises give us a call! We can help! Read this entire article on Upper Extremity Exercises.

Lower Back Exercises
Do you have that nagging pain in your lower back that just won’t go away? Try out the exercises on this sheet and see how you feel! Follow the instructions carefully and make sure that you do not increase your pain. If you need assistance with this please give us a call and we will be happy to schedule an evaluation and instruction session! Read this entire article on Lower Back Exercises.

Running Injuries
It's April and it is about that time for 5Ks, 15Ks, Half Marathons and Full Marathons to begin. If you afraid that during the “off season” you might have been too lax with your training and fearful of injuries, you will want to read this article. Stephen Moyer, MSPT, gives advice to runners about how to protect themselves from season ending injuries with three quick stretches! Read this entire article on Running Injuries.

Running Shoes
If you are a runner you know the hot new fad for shoes are known as “barefoot” or “minimalist” shoes. Those cool shoes that basically look like a wrap for your foot. Yet, as a runner how do you know if they are right for you or not? After reading this article and listening to the personal opinion from Stephen Moyer, MSPT, you might want to try them out, or stay with the comfort shoes you have now. Read this entire article on Running Shoes.

Winter 2011 Newsletter, In this Issue:
• Timeline for Sports Return Following ACL Reconstruction
• Real-Time Visual Feedback and Running Injuries
• Neuromuscular Training Improves Dynamic Stability in Young Female Athletes
• Ankle Power Training Improves Movement Time in Older Persons
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Autumn 2010 Newsletter, In this Issue:
• Resistance Training Improves Physical Activity in Early Knee OA
• Cognition and Postural Stability in Ankle Instability
• Intensive Outpatient Training Improves Gait and Function After Stroke
• Shoulder Muscle Activation During Pendulum Exercises and Light Activities
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Torn Rotator Cuff:
This article on a torn rotator cuff is taken from Golf Digest. This one details the injury of and recovery from a torn rotator cuff of pro golfer Jerry Pate. Read the entire article on Jerry Pate's recovery from a torn rotator cuff.

Hip Replacement:
This article on a hip replacement is taken from Golf Digest. This one details the injury of and recovery from the hip replacement of Tom Watson. Read the entire article on Tom Watson's recovery from a hip replacement.

Herniated Disc:
This article on a herniated disc is also from Golf Digest. This one details the injury and recovery regarding a herniated disc affecting Annika Sorenstam's neck. Read the entire article on the treatment of a herniated disc.

Treatment of Chronic Ankle Sprains and Foot Pain:
A first time, acute ankle sprain should resolve with Physical therapy in 2 – 6 weeks depending on the severity of the injury. However, often patients are sent for physical therapy after they have had recurrent ankle injuries or foot pain. If this is the case, it is important that the treating therapist consider all aspects that may lead up to this chronic condition. Read the entire article on 'Treatment of Chronic Ankle Sprains and Foot Pain.'

Industrial Medicine:
It is common knowledge that our workforce is aging. This in and of itself may contribute to the rising cost of work-related injuries. Furthermore, with unemployment rates raising to double digit figures many workers are afraid of speaking up if they begin to experience difficulties on the job, or they may rush back to work before they fully recover from an injury. This places both themselves and their co-workers at risk and exposes the employer to increased liability dangers-something no company wants to face. As such, some company directors are willing to pay for expert guidance from physical therapists that are skilled in the area of Industrial Medicine. By providing objective job analysis information to physicians and company officials, physical therapists can help these companies make better informed decisions and help workers avoid injury-again, something all employers can support. Read the entire article on 'Industrial Medicine.'

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