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Hand Therapy / Olivia Dineen

Mobilization with Movement: A Game Changer for Upper Extremity Rehab

The Mulligan Concept, developed by Brian Mulligan in the 1980’s, is a manual therapy approach that integrates passive mobilization with active movement to restore joint function and alleviate pain. This method, known as…

Healthcare / Tracy Gannon

The Business of Health Care – Be Part of the Change

I’ve been a physical therapist (PT) for over 30 years. I chose this profession to help people, like most health care providers. However, my education barely touched on business or economics—Economics 101 was about it. Most healthcare providers aren’t interested in business, which is part of why our healthcare system is in its current state. For years,….

Hand/Wrist / Kayla Denis

Black Ice and Broken Wrists: The Hidden Winter Danger

Winter brings snow, ice, and the dreaded hidden hazard—black ice. Unlike visible patches of snow or frost, black ice is nearly invisible, forming a thin, smooth layer on sidewalks, driveways, and roads when temperatures….

Physical Therapy / Briana OGrady

Pain Science in Rehab: Taking the “Pain and Torture” out of PT

In the rehab setting, the “Pain and Torture” mentality can hinder the recovery process. Modern pain science shows that pain is a complex and personal experience shaped by much more than just physical injury—requiring a multifaceted approach to treatment as well. By viewing pain as valuable information rather than an obstacle, patients and therapists can work together to make smarter decisions in rehab, prevent chronic issues, and build a stronger, healthier relationship with the body.

February 25, 2025 / Surgery / Julie Walden

Benefits of Integrated and Holistic Therapies With Your Orthopedic Care

Recovering from orthopedic surgery or injury often focuses on physical rehabilitation, but
incorporating integrated and holistic therapies can be used alongside traditional medical
interventions, like surgery, to improve healing, reduce pain, and promote overall well-being.
After orthopedic surgery, these therapies can be beneficial by…

February 20, 2025 / Knee / Anthony Mattiello

Knee Arthritis: Prevention Tips

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease in which the protective tissue that covers the bone called cartilage deteriorates over time. The loss of cartilage over time is the reason for joint pain. The knee is one of the most common joints to be affected by OA. About 790,000 total knee replacements are done every year in the United States. The breakdown of cartilage in your knee may be inevitable as you get older, but here are some tips to try and help prevent OA of the knee.

February 11, 2025 / Bone Health / Zach Hudson

Strong Bones, Active Life: The Role of Orthopedics in Healthy Aging

In general, active aging in orthopedics focuses on maintaining strength, mobility and independence through a combination of tailored exercises, dietary changes, injury prevention strategies, tailored exercise and proper management of age-related orthopedic conditions.

February 6, 2025 / Sports / Dr. Charlotte Moriarty

Bone Stress Injuries

No young pre-adolescent or adolescent athlete should push through pain that gets progressively worse with activities. Evaluation by a medical professional is necessary and will include a…

January 29, 2025 / Interesting / David Vegari

“What is it like in the operating room?”

The above question happens to be one of the most common inquiries I have from my non-medical friends, family and contemporaries. I would often struggle to respond in a coherent and concise manner until one day I responded with a rather simple but cogent response: “it is…

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