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Role of Physical Therapy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the Coronavirus a global pandemic. Quarantines went into effect around the world, kids began remote learning in our country and many Americans suddenly became unemployed. With the exception of essential workers on the front lines, economists report job loss to be its highest since The Great…
How to Manage Work-From-Home Back Pain
If you’ve been working from home for the past several months, the early weeks seemed to have its advantages. You did not have to commute, could complete assignments from home and more easily limit contact with others. Yet months into the COVID-19 pandemic, weight gain, lack of physical activity and work-from-home back pain may have…
Safety Precautions For Returning to the Gym
Across the nation, businesses that shut down during the early stages of the Coronavirus pandemic have gradually started reopening. Among them, gyms are letting members back and may even be offering group classes. If you haven’t been back yet, you may notice several significant changes. Some of these modifications stem from a study by South…
How Do Repetitive Motion Injuries Occur?
We need our hands for work, leisure and various tasks in between! Yet, we often don’t think about how these areas of the body consist of a network of nerves, tendons, muscles and over 25 bones. These components assist with movement, no matter how simple or complicated. Yet, overuse can damage these tissues, resulting in…
How Knee Injuries Can Affect Student Athletes
Knee injuries, whether from long-term wear and tear or sudden trauma, can affect anyone. Yet they are a particular concern for student athletes and have been known to end budding careers before they can take off. Certain actions and activities put student and professional athletes at risk, including: Repetitive actions like running, walking and cycling…