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Exercise During Menopause: Why Strength Training Is Essential
A woman gets ready to lift weights on a bench press, showcasing her strength and commitment in her fitness routine. Menopause brings significant changes to the body. As estrogen levels decline, women may experience muscle loss, reduced bone density, slower metabolism, joint stiffness, and changes in energy levels. While these shifts are normal, they can increase the risk of osteoporosis, weakness, and injury if not addressed. Exercise, particularly strength training — plays a
Apr 1


Turf Toe – Big Pain in Small Joints
A person is seated on the floor applying black kinesiology tape to their foot, focusing on providing support. “Turf Toe” is the colloquial name for a sprain of the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, the big joint which connects your big toe to the rest of your foot. The symptoms of Turf Toe include: Pain and tenderness in your toe. The pain can be constant or only present when pressure is applied to the affected toe. The pain could be severe enough to prevent you from putting
Mar 1


What is Kinesio Tape and How Can It Help You?
Curious about those colorful strips of tape athletes wear? Kinesio Tape is more than just a trend it’s a versatile tool designed to support healing, reduce pain, and enhance performance without restricting movement. In this blog, we explore how it works, who it’s for, and why professional application matters.
Oct 1, 2025


Osteoarthritis vs Rheumatoid Arthritis
It’s likely when most people hear or read the word “arthritis” that they are picturing classic osteoarthritis – they picture an older person
Jan 1, 2024


TIA vs CVA - Mini-Stroke or Stroke?
When people refer to a stroke, they are typically talking about what is known in medical circles as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA). A CVA
Aug 1, 2023


Recovering From Total Hip Replacement Surgery
Sometimes the only solution to chronic hip problems, like pain and loss of mobility associated with osteoarthritis, is hip replacement...
Jun 1, 2023


3D Movement Analysis
Powerful Physical Therapy is now offering full body, 3D Motion Analysis using Kinotek technology. With this new tool you can see how you m
May 1, 2023


Parkinson’s Disease and How Physical Therapy Can Help
Parkinson’s Disease is a disorder of the brain that causes uncontrollable movements and other problems such as difficulty with balance and .
Jan 2, 2023


Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a rare form of arthritis that impacts the spine due to an inflammatory response.
May 1, 2022


What Can I Do About My Knee Osteoarthritis?
Arthritis is a condition that impacts many people. However, just because you're getting older does not guarantee you will be in pain.
Mar 1, 2021


How To Properly Use A Cane and Fit It To The Correct Height
Learn what side to hold your cane in and how to make sure it is set to the proper height.
Dec 18, 2020


From Student Athletes to Entrepreneurs: Comparing Personal Training and Physical Therapy
Learn about the power of utilizing physical therapy and personal training together. How 2 student athletes took the leap to entrepreneurs.
Nov 10, 2020


What Does A Physical Therapist Do?
Many people do not know exactly what PT's do outside of rehabbing injuries or working with people who just had surgery...
Nov 3, 2020
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