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Acute Low Back Pain
Kyle Coffey, PT, DPT Given the harsh winter we’ve experienced this year with lots of snow removal and ice chipping, it’s not surprising that we’ve seen an increase in the number of people experiencing...
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Tennis, golf and elbow pain
Now that the warmer weather season is in full swing, so are the golfers and the tennis enthusiasts (pardon the pun.) Most will enjoy the sunshine and the game without a problem (except, perhaps, for...
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ACL Injuries
The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is one of four major knee ligaments. Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that connect one bone to another. The ACL connects your thighbone (femur) to your...
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Stand Up Straight! Improving Your Posture
Growing up, most of us were told at some point by our parents or grandparents to “Stand up straight!” or “Stop slouching!” Although it might have felt like they were nagging, studies have shown that...
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Frozen Shoulder
Have you had an annoying pain in your shoulder for weeks or months, but you cannot recall injuring yourself? Are you unable to enjoy sports like tennis or golf because the pain and stiffness in your...
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A Pain in the Neck
As a physical therapist, I know that neck injuries, whether caused by something as severe as an accident or as seemingly innocuous as a simple at-home task, are no laughing matter and can cause neck...
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Imaging tests for lower back pain:When you need them – and when you don’t
No matter how much you like snow, this past weekend’s storm certainly did challenge drivers on Saturday night and made for a messy clean-up on Sunday. As a result, some people are unfortunately...
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Physical Therapy at Harvard Vanguard
At Harvard Vanguard, we have highly-skilled physical therapists and physical therapy assistants who provide a range of services for children and adults at eight convenient locations in and around...
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Should You Use Heat or Ice on an Injury?
Whether it’s at work, in the gym, at a medical appointment, or even at a party, that age-old question of whether to use heat or ice for an injury continues to be debated. And there’s good reason for...
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Vertigo
Experiencing vertigo for the first time can be a pretty scary event. Most people describe it as a strong spinning sensation or a feeling of light-headedness or being totally off-balance. Vertigo often...
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Oh, My Aching Back! The Body Mechanics of Snow Removal
Winter weather in New England is unpredictable, to say the least. We can go from no snow in sight to 10 or more inches overnight. Dealing with snow storms – and more importantly, with snow removal – is...
View ArticleExercises to Help Prevent and Manage Sports Injuries
Are you a runner or do you frequently play sports like tennis, squash, or basketball? Do you often deal with an injury from your activity, or do you just want to learn more about how to prevent injury...
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A Headache That’s a Pain in the Neck
If you sit at a desk all day working at a computer and start to notice frequent headaches, you may have what’s known as a cervicogenic headache. These headaches have nothing to do with eye strain but...
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Get a Workout at Your Desk
If you sit at a desk all day for work, you may be all too familiar with how you feel when you (finally) stand up. A stiff neck, stiff joints, leg muscles that need a good stretch, even aching back...
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The Smart Way to Use Smartwatches
Smartwatches have definitely become one of those “must-have” items of late and are very popular gifts. If you either just got a smartwatch as a gift, bought one, or are thinking of getting one for...
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Diagnosing and Treating Shin Splints
Running is a popular sport or form of exercise for millions of people around the world. Although running has plenty of health benefits, it’s also associated with various injuries. One common injury I...
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Should You Use Heat or Ice on an Injury?
Whether it’s at home, at work, or in the gym, that age-old question of whether to use heat or ice for an injury continues to be debated. And there’s good reason for the debate, as there is no one...
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Vertigo
Experiencing vertigo for the first time can be a pretty scary event. Most people describe it as a strong spinning sensation or a feeling of light-headedness or being totally off-balance. Vertigo often...
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Oh, My Aching Back! The Body Mechanics of Snow Removal
Winter weather in New England is unpredictable, to say the least. We can go from no snow in sight to 10 or more inches overnight. Dealing with snow storms – and more importantly, with snow removal – is...
View ArticleExercises to Help Prevent and Manage Sports Injuries
Are you a runner or do you frequently play sports like tennis, squash, or basketball? Do you often deal with an injury from your activity, or do you just want to learn more about how to prevent injury...
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