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Did you book your 2023 PT session? Physical therapy helps patients rediscover their ability to stand, walk, and move around. Physical therapists can use different methods to prevent injury and enhance performance. At Americare Physical Therapy, we help you maximize your body's potential with doctor-led physical therapy treatment. Get in touch for treatment of spinal […]

Sore muscles in the human body are a common symptom of physical exertion and strain. You might feel it as achy, tight muscles, or even stiffness—making it hard to do your normal daily activities. Don't worry—you're not alone! Analysis from the American College of Sports Medicine indicates that over 90% of people experience DOMS (delayed […]

Occupational therapy is a type of therapy that helps people regain the ability to perform everyday activities. It is often used to help people recovering from an injury or illness, but can also be used to help people with developmental disabilities. Occupational therapists use a variety of techniques, including exercises, to help their patients improve […]

Chronic pain and musculoskeletal disorders are two conditions that can have a profound impact on a person’s everyday life. Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts for more than three months, and musculoskeletal disorders are conditions that affect the bones, joints, and muscles. Both chronic pain and musculoskeletal disorders can cause significant limitations in […]

Dry needling is a type of treatment involving the use of long, thin needles to trigger the body’s natural healing response and reduce pain. Dry needling is known by many other names including intramuscular stimulation, intramuscular stimulation therapy, trigger point release, and myofascial release. One thing that these techniques all have in common is that […]

If you are active, you know how much your shoulders can take a beating. Throw in a few too many bench presses and pull-ups, the stress of carrying a backpack full of textbooks, or just spending too much time hunching over at your desk it is no wonder that acute shoulder injuries are so common.  […]