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Plantar Fasciitis: How Physical Therapy Can Help

Posted on by Athletico

Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. This condition impacts the plantar fascia, which is a thick band of fibrous connective tissue on the bottom of the foot that extends from the heel to the toes. Based on its location and makeup, the plantar fascia is ideally positioned to maintain and support the arch on the bottom of the foot. However, it is not designed to be the primary stabilizing structure.

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Simple, Safe & Smart: Snow Removal Tips

Posted on by Margaret Moraw, OTR/L, CHT

Big beautiful white flakes are coating the crab apple tree outside the bay window. It is such a beautiful way to start a Saturday morning while sipping coffee. The beauty of the snow is mesmerizing, but then reality hits. There are groceries to be bought, sporting events to compete in and a birthday party to attend. That means this beautiful, mesmerizing snow is soon going to be the bane of a home dwellers existence.

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3 Benefits of Home Health Physical Therapy

Posted on by LeeAnn Hulteen, PT, Cert. MDT

Physical therapy can help improve mobility, function and motion as well as effectively manage pain after an illness, injury or surgery. Sometimes functional mobility is so limited that the ability to safely leave the home is actually impeded. When this is an issue, receiving physical therapy in the home may be the best option.

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Making an Impact on the Physical Therapy Profession

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National Physical Therapy Month is a great time to highlight the impact that the physical therapy industry has on the individual lives of patients as well as the community as a whole.

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The Common and Not So Common Diagnoses PT Can Treat

Posted on by Tara Hackney, PT, DPT, OCS, KTTP

October is National Physical Therapy Month! To help spread the word about the benefits of physical therapy, let’s take a look at some of the common diagnoses and lesser known conditions that physical therapy can help!

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The Top 10 Things You Did Not Know About Physical Therapy

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Ever wonder what there is to know about physical therapy that you don’t already know? Here are the top 10 things you may not know about physical therapy.

10.  Physical therapists can work in a variety of settings such as hospitals, outpatient clinics, private practices, home health agencies, schools, nursing homes, and even the Emergency Room. (more…)

Physical Therapy without a Prescription? Your Questions Answered.

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What is Direct Access?

While some states have some restrictions around access to physical therapy services requiring patients to see a physician and get a prescription before seeing a physical therapist for treatment, this is not generally a requirement for many states that have direct access laws. These laws give patients direct access to skilled physical therapy without the need for a referral or prescription from their doctor before starting treatment, under most circumstances. This allows patients to start physical therapy treatment sooner to reduce pain, increase mobility and improve their overall function.

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3 Reasons to Attend the Chicago Sports Summit

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We are proud to be the title sponsor of the third annual Chicago Sports Summit What better way to spend a morning than meeting pro athletes, Olympians and general managers of Chicago’s pro teams?

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