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Bladder Habits - Pelvic Floor Health
The following blog is written by Dr. Elizabeth Shah, a PTIS member and licensed physical therapist who specializes in pelvic health....
Oct 2, 20222 min read
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The DPT Application Process: Transcripts, GPA, GRE, Hours, Experiences, & Finances
The upcoming Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service (PTCAS), offered through the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)...
Sep 4, 20225 min read
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Other Factors of Homelessness
Thousands of individuals across the U.S. struggle with homelessness due to many internal and external factors. One of these factors being...
Aug 21, 20222 min read
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Health Issues of Those Experiencing Homelessness
There are hundreds and thousands of people across the U.S who are subjected to homelessness. Homelessness has close relation with the...
Aug 7, 20222 min read
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The Importance of Health Education In The Community
Healthy foods and healthy diets play an essential role in the growth and development of children as well as the overall health of adults....
Jul 24, 20223 min read
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Inequalities in Healthcare
Healthcare is a basic service that should not discriminate based on race, age, sex, or other self-identifying factors. Time and time...
Jul 10, 20222 min read
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Blood Flow Restriction Therapy (BFR)
Blood flow restriction therapy is an innovative treatment method intended to help someone gain muscle strength and hypertrophy by lifting...
May 20, 20212 min read
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Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
Last week we touched on a few techniques within soft tissue mobilization (STM), including sustained pressure, unlocking spiral, and...
May 20, 20213 min read
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Physical Therapy Treatment Soft Tissue Mobilization
Before we dive into soft tissue mobilization, it’s important to learn what exactly soft tissue is. The human body is made up of many...
May 3, 20212 min read
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Physical Therapy Treatment Mobilization of Joints
Now that we have gone through a general overview of the different physical therapy specializations, we will move on to discussing various...
Apr 23, 20213 min read
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What is Sports Physical Therapy?
Most people who participate in athletic activities will tend to injure themselves at one point or another and when doing so, may need...
Apr 17, 20213 min read
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What is Vestibular Therapy?
Vestibular...what does it mean? The vestibular system relates to the vestibule, which is known as the inner ear. How does that relate to...
Apr 8, 20212 min read
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What is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy?
One of the most unknown and underrated physical therapy (PT) specializations is pelvic floor PT. This specialty utilizes the principles...
Apr 8, 20212 min read
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What is Geriatric Physical Therapy?
Physical therapy (PT) for the geriatric population specializes in treatment for the aging individuals that are 65 years or older....
Apr 6, 20212 min read
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What is Neurological Physical Therapy
Well, as the name presents itself, neurological physical therapy (PT) is the movement treatment of the those who have injuries or...
Mar 18, 20212 min read
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What is Pediatric Physical Therapy
Pediatric physical therapists (PT) treat newborns and young children. But just as a Pediatrician treats patients up to 18 years old, so...
Mar 18, 20212 min read
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What is Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Let’s dive into the most common specialty within physical therapy—orthopedics. Orthopedic physical therapy involves the musculoskeletal...
Feb 16, 20212 min read
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The Physical Therapy Profession
What actually is Physical Therapy (PT)? There have been multiple common misconceptions of the field. Some people know physical therapists...
Feb 6, 20213 min read
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