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Spinal Manipulation and Back Pain

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Back Pain, Manipulation, JAMA According to a new, large systematic review done by the Journal of American Medicine (JAMA), spinal manipulation or mobilization significantly reduces pain and improves functioning for acute lower back pain. Nearly half of the articles reviewed were published by physical therapists! Doctors of physical therapy are uniquely trained in spinal manipulation. Two...

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Paying for Effective Treatments for Knee Arthritis

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Paying for Effective Treatments for Knee Arthritis A recent study of nearly 86,000 subjects found that the treatment for knee arthritis did not follow research-supported clinical practice guidelines. The study showed physicians heavily used steroid and hyaluronic acid (HA) injections — 46% and 18% of the time — despite little evidence to support these interventions. More sadly, physical...

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Fitness Tests and Physical Exams: The Importance of Cardiovascular Screening

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Fitness Tests and Physical Exams: The Importance of Cardiovascular Screening The New York Times did a wonderful article highlighting the importance of fitness testing in the detection and prevention of cardiovascular disease. The article cited how simple fitness testing can be an easy way to detect heart disease. I wholeheartedly agree. In my practice, I have caught several incidents of...

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Arthritis Relief through Physical Therapy and Weight Loss Strategies

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Arthritis Relief through Physical Therapy and Weight Loss Strategies Arthritis of the knee, hip, and back are common ailments seen in our St. Augustine physical therapy location. Arthritis, also known as osteoarthritis (OA), occurs when a joint is painful and limited in motion. As such, a person with knee arthritis may have a tough time bending their knee for stooping, kneeling, and cutting...

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Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain Relief

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Exercise for Chronic Pain Relief and Rehabilitation Pain and Exercise A recent study published showed that general exercise can help lower pain in people with knee arthritis (OA). Physical therapists routinely use exercise as an important treatment option for back pain, neck pain, knee arthritis, hip arthritis, muscle pulls, and tendonitis. Such a publication reaffirming the benefits of...

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Dry Needling for Lower Back Pain Relief and Improved Mobility

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Dry Needling for Lower Back Pain Relief and Improved Mobility Dry Needling is an amazing technique that can help many individuals. Dry needling is similar to acupuncture, only the approach and concepts are focused on anatomy and Western Medicine, not Eastern Medicine or energy. Dry needling involves the insertion of fine monofilament needles into muscles, around joints, and near tendons,...

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Introducing Dr. Stephen Henninger: Expert in Orthopedic Physical Therapy

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Welcome Dr. Stephen Henninger We are excited to announce that Dr. Stephen Henninger, PT, DPT, OCS has joined the Wells Physical Therapy practice. He will be serving in our Jacksonville, Jax Beach, Ponte Vedra, and Nocatee areas. Stephen is an amazing PT who is certified in dry needling, is a board-certified orthopedic PT, and has a background in exercise science. Dr. Stephen can help you...

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Diet, Gut Health, and Physical Therapy for Alzheimer’s Disease Management

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Diet, Gut Health, and Physical Therapy for Alzheimer’s Disease Management Physical therapists (PTs) play a crucial role in helping patients and caregivers in the management of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Alzheimer’s disease is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that slowly destroys a person’s memory, personality, and physical functioning. Currently there is no cure, so...

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Dr. Wells Presents on Nutrition’s Role in Physical Therapy at FPTA 2022

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Dr. Wells Presents on Nutrition’s Role in Physical Therapy at FPTA 2022 The Florida Physical Therapy Association has asked Dr. Wells to come speak at their 2022 State Conference at the Bonnet Creek Resort. Sean will be a major speaker on Saturday morning’s schedule focusing on nutrition and physical therapy. Topics will include basics of nutrition, nutrition as it relates to physical...

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