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From Laura Inverarity, D.O., for About.com

How Long Will Physical Therapy Take?

Saturday February 26, 2005
How long will physical therapy take is a common question asked by many patients. Although the question itself is a simple one, the answer is much more difficult. Read my ... Read More

Types of Gait

Friday February 25, 2005
Gait is the manner or style of walking. There are many types of gait. Read my article to learn about the different types of walking styles utilized during injury ... Read More

Complete Ankle Rehabilitation Program

Monday February 21, 2005
The ankle joint is one of the major weight bearing structures in the body. As a result of this function and partly due to its structure, the ankle is the ... Read More

Pectoral Stretch

Friday February 18, 2005
Tight pectoral muscles can be the result of poor posture, weight lifting, or other daily activities. With the help of a door way you can easily stretch this group of ... Read More

Daily Exercises for your Back

Monday February 14, 2005
Day to day activities can often result in tight back muscles. Learn three exercises to stretch all of the major muscles of your back. Read my article to see how ... Read More

How to Walk with Crutches

Thursday February 10, 2005
There are six different way to use crutches to assist with ambulation, or walking. Each of these has advantages, disadvatages, and appropriate indications. Review the six patterns of crutch usage ... Read More

Neck Stretching Exercises

Tuesday February 8, 2005
Day to day living, poor posture, and injury often result in tight neck muscles. Learn these four gentle neck stretching exercises to decrease muscle tightness.

Fibromyalgia Coping Skills

Sunday February 6, 2005
Dealing with fibromyalgia can often be frustrating. The pain and fatigue that come with this disorder can often be overwhelming. Review these strategies to help cope with this diagnosis on ... Read More

Whiplash

Wednesday February 2, 2005
Whiplash is the common term to describe a hyperflexion/hyperextension injury of the neck. Learn what structures are injured after a whiplash injury and why it is so painful.
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