Monthly Archives: November 2012

Dry Needling 101

By Kim Kranz, PT, DScPT, SCS, Cert. MDT Dry needling is a very effective form of trigger point and myofascial release.  It can also be used very effectively to decrease pain and swelling after an acute injury.  There are several … Continue reading

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The Mystery of the Trigger Point

by Kim Kranz, PT, DScPT, SCS, Cert. MDT If you’ve ever been told that you have trigger points, you know what they feel like: tight spots in your muscles that are quite painful when you push on them.  They can … Continue reading

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Chain of Communication of an Athletic Injury

By Kate Bartlett, MS, ATC When an athlete is injured sometimes only the athlete and the athletic trainer know about the injury. Other times an athlete gets hurt and many people are told as they help the athlete return to … Continue reading

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Exercises to Prevent Swimmer’s Shoulder

By: Missy Fritz, DPT Swimmer’s shoulder is the most commonly reported injury in swimmers, resulting in pain that interrupts training and performance. Research has consistently shown that 40%-91% of competitive swimmers have complained of shoulder pain. It is typically associated … Continue reading

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