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Knee Arthritis: Understand The Early Warning Signs

In Lower Extremity Pains by Royce Bowman, PT, Director

Do you find yourself wincing and experiencing a dull ache in your knee, especially after sitting for long periods of time? Do you feel stiffness when you first stand up? Maybe, you feel like something is rubbing against the side of your knee when you walk. These are all common symptoms of early stage knee osteoarthritis. In this blogpost, we …

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Blood Flow Restriction Therapy: What Olympic Athletes Know And How BFR Can Help You

In Sports Injury and Pain by Royce Bowman, PT, Director

As the 2022 Olympics begin, blood flow restriction received press attention as the “hot new fitness trend”. First developed in 1966 by power lifter Yoshiaki Sato, this “new trend” has transformed the physical therapy industry in the rehabilitation of a wide variety of patients. Blood flow restriction therapy (BFR) is an innovative treatment that has been found to be effective …

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Total Knee Replacement Recovery

In Case Studies by Royce Bowman, PT, Director

Total knee replacement recovery requires time, patience, and consistency. We’ve arrived at the third installment of our case study. (Pt 1) (Pt 2) We’re going to look at the challenges during Royce’s left and right total knee replacement recovery. Deciding on a second total knee replacement Both knees were pretty much worn out. The left knee was the worst which …

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Scrutinizing Physical Therapy Myths

In News by Royce Bowman, PT, Director

Physical therapy myths often confuse and discourage people from seeking care. They may not seek second opinions regarding their musculoskeletal health. The reasons range from fear of pain to therapy not working for a friend. We address these myths and encourage you you to find out for yourself by seeing one of our licensed physical therapists. The Physical Therapy Myths …

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Knee Replacement Surgery Preparation

In Case Studies by Royce Bowman, PT, Director

Knee replacement surgery preparation means a lot of work. The physical and mental preparations require focus and dedication to helping you regain your quality of life. In the first part of this case study, we looked at how Royce arrived to the decision to undergo total knee replacement. The second part look at the extensive preparations needed for a successful …

Golfer’s Elbow: What You Need To Know

In Upper Extremity Pains by Royce Bowman, PT, Director

Did you know non-golfers can develop golfer’s elbow? For example, people who work at computer keyboards often suffer from the same inner elbow pain as a golfer. So, what is golfer’s elbow? Golfer’s elbow is the irritation and inflammation of the medial epicondyle (the elbow’s bony portion close to your body). Golfer’s elbow is often referred to as elbow tendonitis. …

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Total Knee Replacement Case Study

In Case Studies by Royce Bowman, PT, Director

This total knee replacement case study follows physical therapist, Royce Bowman, through his entire knee surgery process. His insight, as patient and therapist, gives us a look at both sides of the surgery and knee replacement recovery. The case study starts at the beginnings of Royce’s knee pain through the surgery, rehab, and recovery. Progression of knee osteoarthritis Do you …

Case Study: Healing a Groin Strain

In Case Studies by Royce Bowman, PT, Director

Healing a groin strain takes consistent effort and work. We see a wide range of athletes with adductor muscle strains and associated pain. They include football and soccer players, walkers, joggers, and runners. A strain becomes noticeable in their daily routine. Initially, a more severe strain can be felt with each step. This eventually progresses to only being present with …

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Why Shoulder Impingement Syndrome Hurts

In Upper Extremity Pains by Royce Bowman, PT, Director

Have you ever lifted your arm above your head and felt a sharp pain? If so, tissue in your shoulder might be getting pinched by your shoulder’s bone structure. If so, you could be suffering from shoulder impingement syndrome. In the following article, we’ll talk about what causes shoulder impingement, who’s affected by impingement, and what therapies help ease the …

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Torn ACL’s and Athletes

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Have you ever heard a torn ACL “pop”? Unfortunately, this all-to-common sound and the ensuing pain affects numerous athletes. Soccer, basketball and football players, downhill skiers and others have suffered this knee injury. According to a study, which appeared in The American Journal of Sports Medicine reports, “It is estimated that anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries affect more than 120,000 …

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Hip Joint Replacement F.A.Q.

In News by Royce Bowman, PT, Director

What should you expect after a hip joint replacement? We compiled a list of questions and answers to guide you through the recovery process. How long should you do physical therapy after hip joint replacement? In our experience, we have seen patients benefit from skilled physical therapy for about 4-6 weeks after a hip replacement surgery in order to regain …

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Knee Joint Replacement F.A.Q.

In News by Royce Bowman, PT, Director

Welcome to our knee joint replacement F.A.Q. If you’re considering a knee joint replacement, you may be wondering what happens after surgery. To save you some time, we’ve compiled questions and answers regarding knee/hip joint replacements. How long should you do physical therapy after a knee joint replacement? Most orthopedic surgeons prescribe 6-10 weeks of physical therapy (PT) after a …