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Weight Loss, Exercise May Prevent Additional Arthritis Pain
Although most people develop arthritis as they age, it can also develop after an injury to a joint in the body. Arthritis pain can range from mild to debilitating. Thankfully, many people can find relief by making simple changes to their lifestyle. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis that people have. It commonly affects the hips, […]READ MORE
Concussion Symptoms Can Last Long After Initial Injury, Study Finds
Children who suffer from a concussion can experience a number of symptoms immediately after being injured. Physical symptoms – headache, dizziness and fatigue – begin immediately after the injury. But emotional symptoms may appear later on during recovery, according to a new study in the journal Pediatrics. For the study, researchers examined questionnaires from 235 […]READ MORE
Try Grilling Fruit this Holiday Weekend for Added Nutrition
Many families in South Hampton Roads will be kicking off the grilling season this Memorial Day weekend. If you’re trying to lose weight or just want to maintain your healthy eating habits, this holiday weekend is the the perfect opportunity to try grilling fruits and vegetables. Not only does it help everyone meet the daily recommendations […]READ MORE
Stroke Prevention: A Great Reason to Eat More Fruits and Veggies
Lower blood pressure and cholesterol. Weight loss. Smaller waistline. Those are just a few of the benefits of eating more fruits and vegetables. Now, researchers say people are less likely to have a stroke the more they eat these pieces of nature’s candy. A new analysis of 20 studies conducted in Europe, Asia and the […]READ MORE
Physical Training Reduces Risk of ACL Injury, Especially Among Girls
In response to an increasing number of young athletes tearing their anterior cruciate ligament, the nation’s leading group of pediatricians has issued a a report that recommends ways to prevent such injuries in the first place. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends specific types of physical training that can reduce the risk of ACL injury as […]READ MORE
Massage Therapy Can Improve General Blood Flow
Massage therapy not only alleviates muscle soreness after exercise, but it also improves general blood flow – even for people who don’t work out. Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago have discovered that massage has benefits for people regardless of how much they exercise, researchers recently discovered. Their study, published in the Archives […]READ MORE
Losing Weight Helps Overweight Patients Reap Benefits of Joint Replacement Surgery
Patients who want to have the best results after having joint replacement surgery should try to shed any excess pounds they carry. Although most patients who are overweight sincerely want to lose weight after joint replacement, research shows that an equal number of patients actually gain weight after hip or knee replacement. But those who were able to […]READ MORE
PT Clinics Opening at 10 a.m. Today
Richmond clinics will be opening at 10:00 a.m. today. Please drive safely!READ MORE
Physical Therapy Clinics closed this afternoon, March 3rd
All Richmond Physical Therapy Clinics will be closed this afternoon due to the inclement weather. Please stay posted on any additional updates for the next few days. Sorry for the inconvenience and please stay safe!READ MORE
PT Clinics Will Open at 10 a.m. Today
Richmond PT clinics will be opening at 10 a.m. today for patients. Please be safe!READ MORE