Some people love snow, and some people hate it. Whether you like it or not, if you live in Minnesota, you will have to deal with it. Most of the time that means bundling up, grabbing the shovel, and heading
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Common Causes of Knee Pain Can Be Avoided with Strength Exercises
By Megan Westling, DPT, OCS, RYT
Many injuries are at least partially caused by poor biomechanics. Biomechanics, by definition, refers to the ability/function of muscles and their attachments. Because the knee is a hinge joint and permits motion in
… Read the restThank You for a Great Physical Therapy Month!
By Jason Niemann, OTR, CWC
Physical therapy month has come to an end and all of us here at Wieber Physical Therapy wanted to thank everyone for the fun month! This past month has been full of Facebook Live
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By Ann Dahl, OTR, CWC
“The glory of gardening… hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to not just feed the body but the soul” -Alfred Austin
… Read the restAre you Having Low Back Pain? Think of Physical Therapy First!
By Matt Gadient, PT, OCS, CSCS
At any given time 25% of the population reports having some type of low back pain within the past 3 months. In most cases, low back pain is mild and disappears on its
… Read the restKinesiotape: What is It and Who is it For?
By Megan Westling, DPT, OCS, RYT
Much of the time when “taping” is mentioned, patients either have no idea what to expect, or they’ve heard it is a technique used only for athletes. There are several different types of
… Read the restPreparing for Golf Season
By Dave Wieber, PT, ATC, MTC
Golf is a multifaceted game. It can be broken down mechanically into three parts:
1) Full Swing. 2) Chipping. 3) Putting.
But there is so much more the think about than just the
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By Jason Niemann, PT, TPS
Returning to work following an injury or surgery can be very difficult. Missing time from work leads to a multiple body system decline in function. After an injury, not only is the injured body
… Read the restStruggling to Drink Enough Water Each Day? Here are some Tips from the Staff at Wieber
It’s extremely important to drink enough water every day, but it can be tough to remember to stop and take a drink during your busy day.
Here are some quick tips from the staff at Wieber to help you make
… Read the restDid You Know Owning a Pet Can be Beneficial to Your Health?
Today, April 11th, is national pet day!
Whether you’re a dog person, a cat person, or someone who enjoys the companionship of something more unique like snakes or birds, your pet probably means the world to you. The pets in
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