Wear Arch Supports!

April 7, 2010
By Paul O'Brian
Wear Arch Supports!

Because of the tendency of most individuals to collapse in our shoes, we commonly advise nearly everyone wear supplemental arch supports in their shoes, slippers, athletic footwear, training shoes and cleats.  Orthotics, or at least foam arch supports have been repeatedly effective in curing pain and mechanical dysfunction. Mechanically adding height to the navicular bone at the...
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Mastering the Art of Walking

March 21, 2010
By Paul O'Brian

We should be grateful for the instincts and development we have enjoyed since birth. Most of us are fortunate to have taken that crucial first step between 11 and 14 months old. Yes, crawling came first, but accomplishing the skill to walk is one of our immeasurable gifts in life. It...
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Twenty years of newsletters

March 18, 2010
By Paul O'Brian

Accelerate Physical Therapy celebrates twenty years of our newsletter, PHYSIOTHERAPY. In this issue we talk about…
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Accelerate Physical Therapy On Facebook!

March 9, 2010
By Paul O'Brian
Accelerate Physical Therapy On Facebook!

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“PT Ski Tips” by Ross Hutchinson, PT

January 1, 2010
By Ross Hutchinson
“PT Ski Tips” by Ross Hutchinson, PT

What we all really want to know is how can we get back into skiing shape with as little trouble as possible. Training Tip # 1: FLEXIBILITY: The first component of pre-season training is flexibility.  Typically we are beginning training pre season because we are not in the best shape possible.  Flexibility has been shown to...
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Where can you find warm water exercise?

October 23, 2009
By Paul O'Brian
Where can you find warm water exercise?

The benefits of warm water therapy include increased joint and muscle flexibility, increased muscle strength, relaxation, increased balance and coordination, increased endurance and increased circulation. Individuals of all ages and activity levels have reported excellent results while taking an active role in their recovery. We have successfully treated high school, college, and weekend athletes,...
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