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Injury Prevention Assessment: Part 1
Some of you may be wondering what my injury prevention screening looks like. After a little intake informant and conversation about any pertinent injury history I split my assessments up into two parts: 1. upper and lower extremity screening 2. movement assessment. Part 1: Upper and lower extremity screening. During this part I quickly check…
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PEACE & LOVE vs. RICE: Revolutionizing Soft Tissue Injury Treatment
How many of you are familiar with the acronym RICE? Standing for Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation – This has been used in the athletic and therapy field for decades as an easy way to remember how to treat acute soft tissue injuries. Sprain and ankle? just RICE it. Twisting your knee? Just RICE it. Get…
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What is the Rotator Cuff
In my practice I treat people with rotator cuff injuries frequently. My patients are often referred to me with “RC tear” or “rotator cuff tendinitis” and during the interview they will tell me they have a “rotator cup,” “rotary cuff,” or “rotary cup.” tear. One of my main focuses when treating my patients is education…
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