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David Gilboe & Associates
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Sciatica: What It Is & How It's Treated
Irritation to the sciatic nerve is commonly known as sciatica (but it can also be referred to as a lumbar radiculopathy). Most times,...


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What You Can Expect After a TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT
Total hip replacement surgery has made significant advancements the past 5-10 years. Surgery can usually be performed in an outpatient...


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What You Can Expect After a Total Knee Replacement
If you are about to have or are considering a knee replacement, then you have probably been dealing with knee pain for some time....

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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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Vertigo & Dizziness: Important Insight
Dizziness, imbalance and vertigo are symptoms that can challenge everyday activities. It may become difficult to concentrate, hard to...

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Hip & Knee Osteoarthritis: Important Facts
Hip and knee osteoarthritis are chronic pain conditions that causes inflammation, degeneration and wearing away of cartilage at joint...

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Balance & Falls: Why We Fall, How We Improve
The majority of older adults will develop a balance issue that can result in a fall. In fact, 1/3 of people over the age of 65 and almost...


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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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Sleeping: Recovery Tips for Athletes
This edition of our Recovery Series for Athletes is focused on sleeping! Many athletes are focused on supplements, stretching, and foam...

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Hydration: Recovery Tips for Athletes
When we work with athletes, we make sure they are aware of these lesser known facts regarding hydration. Click to watch the video below...

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Off-Season Training: Recovery Tips for Athletes
Next up in our Recovery Series is Off-Season Training! The off-season is the period of time that every athlete should decrease their...

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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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Exercises for Skiers
Check out these helpful exercises for skiers! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for helpful videos. Just click the image to view the...


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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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Exercises for Golfers
Check out these helpful exercises for golfers! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for helpful videos. Just click the image to view the...
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