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Vibration Plates – Health and Wellness Benefits
Health & WellnessVibration plates, originally developed for elite athletes and astronauts, have become a staple in fitness and rehabilitation due to their unique approach to training
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How to Choose the Right Shoe: Four Factors to Improve Shoe Fit and Comfort
FitnessFinding the right pair of shoes isn’t just about style—this guide outlines the four most important aspects affecting footwear fit and comfort
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Diaphragmatic Breathing: Techniques to Enhance Your Health
Health & WellnessBreathing is something we do every moment of our lives, yet few of us think about how we breathe or how it affects our overall health. At the center of this vital function is…
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The Secret Life of Shoes: How to Pick (and Keep) the Perfect Pair
FitnessAt IPA Physio, we know that the right footwear plays a crucial role in movement, performance, and injury prevention. Many people overlook how shoes impact their body mechanics, often leading to discomfort or even…
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Decoding Pain: How to Understand and Turn Off Your Body’s Alarm System
Health & WellnessPain is your body’s alarm system. It’s not just there to annoy you; it’s a signal—a warning that something isn’t quite right. Just like a smoke detector alerts you to a fire, pain is…
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The Isometric Advantage
FitnessMost of the time when people strength train they are focused on how much weight they should lift and how many sets and repetitions they should perform. While this impacts training adaptations related to…
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Return to Play Guidelines – Muscle Strains
FitnessA muscle strain occurs when the muscle / tendon unit is overstretched or cannot tolerate the force output, and the muscle fibers get over-stretched or torn. Muscle strains are graded on a three point…
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Kinesio Tape 101
Central SensitizationAn Introduction Kinesio tape, first introduced to the world during the 1988 Summer Olympics, has steadily gained popularity over the years. Its initial introduction to the U.S. occurred in March 1995 in Portland, Oregon,…
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A PT’s Guide to Self-Care When Breastfeeding Becomes Painful
BreastfeedingYou may be asking yourself, “Why is a physical therapy blog addressing the topic of breastfeeding?” I have been on a journey with my kiddo as we go through the first hand experience of…
