By Ann Dahl, OTR, CWC
The use of computers and laptops continues to skyrocket and with the increased use we see increased impact onto the human body for people of all ages from adults to children. Prolonged exposure to
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IF YOU DON’T WARM UP BEFORE EXERCISE…YOU…WILL…DIE!
By Greg Schroeder, MPT
Well not exactly, but I bet I got your attention.
Should I warm up before exercise? Do I need to warm up before exercise? What does a warm up do for me?
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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
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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
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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
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By Matt Gadient, PT, OCS, CSCS
Fall is finally here, you saved up some vacation days and have that buck of a lifetime on your trail camera. You checked the weather and the cold front you have been waiting for
… Read the restLifting Mechanics and Muscle Balance
By Jason Niemann
As a first year physical therapist, I am learning quickly just how many people lift with their backs. We all know we should lift with our legs rather than our back, but what does this truly look
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By Megan Westling, DPT, OCS, RYT
With the Twin Cities Marathon coming up in just over a month and the weather cooling down, it is the perfect season for running. Running can be a great way to improve
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By Matt Gadient, PT, OCS, CSCS
Growing up I participated in a lot of sports from high school, college and summer recreation, and over the years I have collected several injuries. Currently I am seeing a physical therapist to
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By Megan Westling DPT, OCS, RYT
Yoga. There are a lot of misconceptions that go along with this word. Maybe you’re thinking: “I can’t do yoga since I’m not flexible” or “Yoga is just a fancy word for stretching”. In
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