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Did you know the face has 43 muscles? These tiny muscles control facial expressions like smiling, smirking, and frowning. In fact, a condition called Bell's palsy affects facial muscles as a direct...

The face is the most recognizable part of the human anatomy. It provides others with insight into our feelings. The muscles of the face allow verbal and non-verbal communication. Losing control over...

There is always a light at the end of the tunnel, and as your physical therapists, we will stand by you to help you get better, no matter what we need to do or how long it takes. Injuries and...

What is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)?This is a condition in which patients suffer from reduced muscle tone and significant muscle weakness. It is familiar in children and, to a lesser extent, in...

Myofascial release techniques encompass a variety of soft tissue therapies to treat pain, relax muscles, improve circulation and lymphatic drainage, and increase mobility. Physical therapists are...

Professional golfers make it look easy, but the golf swing is actually one of the most difficult and complicated movements in all sports. It requires stability in some joints and flexibility in...

Posture, fitness, and flexibility are critical to staying fit and injury-free in any sport, particularly golf. The achievements of professional golfers like Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, and Lorena...

Physical therapy is an important component of treatment for patients with scleroderma. It does not cure the condition, but it does help maintain quality of life. It can often help the patient...

Scleroderma is a clinical condition characterized by changes in blood vessels, skin, muscles, and cartilage caused by the formation of antibodies that fight against one’s own body (an auto-immune...

In the first few weeks of human life, the child adjusts to a new environment while seeking safety, sleep, and food. Parents understand the physiological and psychological needs of the child but go...