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03/11/2025

Healthy lifestyle changes shown to help low back pain.

A study has found that integrating lifestyle support into chronic back pain treatment helps reduce disability and improves quality of life.

03/04/2025

Foot strike pattern, shoe type may be associated with injuries in endurance runners.

Results showed self-detection of foot strike pattern may decrease the risk of running-related injuries in endurance runners. However varying characteristics in footwear may impact athletes’ ability to accurately detect foot strike patterns.

02/25/2025

How Do Physicians Perceive Physical Therapy?

Primary care physicians say they have a very positive overall view of physical therapy and a high level of trust for the care PTs provide.

02/18/2025

7 hand exercises for carpal tunnel syndrome with pictures.

Certain hand exercises can help relieve pressure on the median nerve and alleviate symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. Exercises include stretches, wrist extensions, hand squeezing, and more.

01/24/2025

🌄 Life is a Sport 🏔️

Every day brings a new hill to climb, a new challenge to face. It’s easy to get lost in the struggle, but remember: the journey is the real adventure.

Dr. Labovitch is taking on the mountains of British Columbia for his annual Backcountry adventure. 💪 Whether it’s a steep trail or a tough day ahead, staying in the game is what keeps us growing, learning, and moving forward.

What hills are you climbing today? 🏞️

11/28/2024

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!

11/15/2024

How Fast Can Young TKA Patients Get Back to Sports?

That’s the question a team of Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve researchers tried to answer with a systematic review of the literature. The team was hoping to quantify to determine rates, timelines, and prognostic factors which can determine how fast young TKA patients return to work and /...

11/11/2024

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10/30/2024

Most Dangerous and Safest Olympic Sports by Injury Rates.

Did you know that in some Olympic Sports, like BMX racing, there is a one-in-three chance that the contestant will be injured during the course of the event? On the other hand, some Olympic sports are very safe, like canoeing, with only a 2% chance of injury.

10/25/2024

The 5 Best Carpal Tunnel Braces, Editor-Tested and Expert-Approved.

Long days of working at a keyboard or doing other repetitive motions with your hands can put a lot of strain on your wrists.

10/15/2024

Elevate your recovery with SMaRT Health & Wellness! Our comprehensive physical therapy services include manual therapy and corrective exercises to help you regain balance and function. Reach your wellness goals today!

10/11/2024

At SMaRT Health & Wellness, we provide personalized physical therapy to enhance mobility and stability. Whether recovering from surgery or managing chronic conditions, our expert team is here to support you!