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David Gilboe & Associates
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Cold Weather Running Tips for All Runners
Running in cold weather can be invigorating, but it also comes with unique challenges. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting...
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Initial Care Tips for Soothing Sciatica Pain
Have you or a loved one been dealing with nagging pain in the lower back, legs, or even down to the foot? Sciatic nerve compression could...
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Understanding Wrist Fractures and Your Path to Recovery
Fractures in the wrist can be debilitating and affect people of all ages. Approximately 10% of all diagnosed fractures occur in the...
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Sarcopenia Explained: How to Stay Strong as You Age
Loss of muscle mass can start as early as your late 30’s. Without regular strengthening, the normal aging process can account for up to...
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Dealing with Dizziness: What You Need to Know
Dizziness can be unsettling and limit your day-to-day activities. While it can sometimes be a sign of something serious, physical therapy...
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Understanding Osteoarthritis & Managing Its Impact
Each year, millions of Americans are diagnosed with some form of osteoarthritis. While it can occur at any age, it is more common in...
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Discover & Share the Power of Physical Therapy
Are you or someone you know struggling with pain, injury, or movement difficulties? Physical Therapy offers a pathway to recovery,...
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Understanding Ankle Fractures and How They are Treated
Did you know that your ankle is more complex than it appears? Far from being a single bone, the ankle is an intricate assembly of three...
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Exercise Compliance: What Is It?
If you received Physical Therapy in the past, you probably are aware of exercise handouts issued for a home program. If you have had...
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Fear of Movement: How Therapy Can Help
Fear of pain can be a factor when avoiding activities or everyday movements. This is known as kinesiophobia and it is more common than...
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Shoulder Dislocation: What You Should Know
Dislocations of the shoulder are traumatic injuries that commonly occur in athletes and/or because of a fall. In the shoulder, a...
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Fibromyalgia: A Chronic Pain Condition
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition with a variety of symptoms; therefore, it can be difficult to establish a diagnosis. Your...
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GTPS: Common Causes for Pain on the Outside Hip
One of the most common causes of pain on the outside of the hip, especially over the bony aspect of the thigh, is known as greater...
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Lumbar Stenosis: A Cause of Leg Pain
Have you been limited with walking because of pain in the back of your legs? Do you have progressive weakness or numbness/tingling in...
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What is TENNIS ELBOW & Do You Have It?
Tennis Elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is a condition that involves the tendons that surround the outside of the elbow. These...
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Vestibular Hypofunction: Another Common Cause of Dizziness
Have you experienced dizziness when shopping at the grocery store? Or unusual fatigue after reading or watching TV? Among other things,...
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High Ankle Sprain: What is it?
If you spend any time watching professional sports, you have probably heard the term “high ankle sprain.” But how is this different than...
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Learn About PMR: A Unique Inflammatory Condition
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory condition that affects people over the age of 50, along with giant cell arteritis. Unlike...
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How PT Can Help Hamstring Tears
Hamstring strains are a common injury in the athletic population, especially in sports that require fast running including track,...
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Carpal Tunnel: A Look Inside
Have you experienced numbness or tingling in your fingers that takes a while to resolve after waking up in the morning? Or sharp pain in...
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Jumper's Knee (Patellar Tendinitis): Symptoms & Treatment
Sports or activities that require a lot of jumping, hopping, deceleration from running, and stairs can place a lot of stress on the...
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