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How Physical Therapy Can Help With Chronic Dizziness from PPPD
If you’ve been feeling dizzy for months and haven’t found answers, you’re not alone. That floaty, off-balance sensation can make everything from walking...
September 05
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Why Am I Getting Leg Cramps at Night (Nocturnal Leg Cramps)?
You’re finally asleep when a sudden jolt of pain shoots through your leg. Your calf tightens into a knot. No matter how you stretch, the cramp won’t let...
August 06
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Because Motion Matters: Spine Treatments That Preserve Flexibility
Your spine is built for movement. When your back or neck hurts, even simple things like turning your head or bending over can be a challenge. Sometimes,...
July 23
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How to Get Better Sleep as You Age: Tips for Older Adults
There’s a reason we use the phrase “sleeping like a baby.” Babies and young children seem to have the ability to sleep, and sleep well, just about anytime...
May 23
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Why Are Black Americans at Higher Risk for Stroke and What to Do About It
Did you know that Black Americans are more likely to have a stroke than any other racial group in the U.S.? Even more shocking is that many of these strokes...
May 16
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Detecting Strokes Early: The Role of CT Scans in Diagnosis & Treatment
If you or someone you love has signs of a stroke, it’s important to get care right away. With a stroke, blood flow to the brain stops and brain cells start...
April 28
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11 Bike Safety Tips: Smart Ways to Stay Safe on the Roads and Trails
You might be tackling long rides on the road, hitting the trails on your mountain bike or using an e-bike to commute and run errands. No matter how you...
March 20
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Is Brain Health Genetic? Understanding Your Risk
Your brain controls everything you do. It helps you think, breathe, move and feel. But what happens when things go wrong? Some brain diseases, like Parkinson’s,...
March 11
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Exercise: Benefits, Types and Safety
If you have multiple sclerosis (MS), you may feel tired and weak and struggle with balance and coordination. These symptoms might make it harder to stay...
November 11
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Restless Leg Syndrome or Neuropathy? How to Tell the Difference
Do you ever find yourself tossing and turning at night because your legs won’t calm down? Or maybe you feel a strange tingling or burning sensation that...
October 18