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David Gilboe & Associates
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I.T. Band Syndrome: Common Causes & Treatments
IT band syndrome is a common overuse injury that occurs frequently in runners and cyclists but can occur in other populations. Your IT...
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Achilles Tendon Injuries: Risk Factors & Treatment
The Achilles tendon is a thick band of tissue located at the back of the lower leg and connects the calf muscle to the heel. Injuries are...
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Rotator Cuff Tears: Information & Treatment
One of the most common causes of shoulder pain can be attributed to a rotator cuff injury. Injuries to the rotator cuff can include...
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ACL Injuries: Why PT is Crucial to Recovery
ACL injuries can be devastating for an athlete. A tear to the ACL often requires surgery and the recovery time varies depending on your...
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Plantar Fasciitis: Risks, Treatment, Recovery
One of the most common foot conditions treated by health care providers is plantar fasciitis. The condition usually begins as pain on the...
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Acute Injuries: Recovery Tips for Athletes
Ankle sprains, muscle strains, and contusions are all common injuries with competition. While it is important to make sure you see a...
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Questions about Knee Surgery? Check out our Post Surgical Knee Video Series
In this 4-part series, we provide you insight on four different types of knee surgery and what you can expect when your physician...
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Ankle Sprain: Little Known Facts You Want to Know
It is not uncommon to roll your ankle at some point; however, the severity of your ankle sprain can differ drastically. Usually, a minor...
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Low Back Pain: How You Can Help Your Pain
Low back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal impairments and is the leading cause of activity limitation and work absence...
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Frozen Shoulder: Treatment & Recovery
Adhesive capsulitis, or better known as frozen shoulder, is a painful condition that significantly limits shoulder mobility and function....
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Cervicogenic Headaches: Symptoms & Treatment
There are many different causes for headaches. One type of headache, cervicogenic headaches, are often misdiagnosed and occur more often...
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DIRECT ACCESS for Physical Therapy
What is DIRECT ACCESS? DIRECT ACCESS is receiving Physical Therapy (evaluation and treatment) without a physician referral or...
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Strengthen Your Back to Reduce Pain
Your back is one of the hardest working parts of your body. Having a strong back allows us to balance, walk and be active. It is also one...
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Prevent Falls, Enjoy a Full Life!
Have you seen our most recent video? If so, then you understand that falling isn't a "normal" part of aging, as is often assumed. Part...
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REVERSE Shoulder Replacement: What it is and How PT and OT Helps
Have you heard of a Reverse Shoulder Replacement? Do you know what it is and how it differs from a Total Shoulder Replacement? In this...
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Plantar Fasciitis: How PT Can Help
Learn about Plantar Fasciitis, a common cause of foot pain, and treatment that can make all the difference in your mobility!
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Do You Need a Hand Therapist? What you need to know...
When you or someone you care about experiences an injury or has pain in their hands, wrists, elbows or shoulders, it’s time to think...
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Are You a Passive Patient or an Active Consumer of Your Healthcare?
Think about the last time you made a big purchase, say $1,000 or more. Did you go out and buy the first thing you saw? Take one...
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Should I Switch to a Standing Desk at Work?
We’ve all seen the headlines that emphasize the dangers of sedentary behavior, particularly for those who sit at a desk throughout the...
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9 Tools for Happier Hands!
In this week's 2020 MOBILITY INSIGHT with GILBOE, we are highlighting 9 great tools you can use to protect the joints in your hands,...
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