Written By: Mark C. Brauweiler, PT, DPT, CSCS – Staff Therapist in our Tipton Location Plantar fasciitis (PF) is one of the most common causes of foot and heel pain. It involves irritation—and sometimes inflammation (swelling)—of the thick band of tissue that runs from your heel to your big toe along the inside of…
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Written by Brent Corum, PT, DPT. Progressive Rehabilitation Associates at Mercy Plaza. When you think about strength training, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For most, thoughts may simply include lifting weights to get big and strong. For others it may be lifting weights in an attempt to “tone up” so they…
DetailsRunners Guide to Shin Splints: Melissa Engle, PT/DPT CoralWest and Tiffin PRA As spring approaches and the weather starts warming up so does your motivation for trying out the running trails. If your new to running or recently training for a marathon; you may begin to experience the dreaded shin splints. What are shin splints?…
DetailsWinter is coming quickly, but you don’t have to hibernate, we can help! The American Massage Therapy Association states that 1 in 5 Americans are affected by the season and time change. Do you feel extra tired, like your sleep cycle isn’t quite agreeing with you? Do you seem more depressed or emotional…
DetailsWritten By Scott Thoma – Managing Partner, Director of Athletic Training With the High School Football season in Iowa now in full swing, this is something I have heard too many times, and with all of the publicity of high profile college and professional athletes having concussions, the heightened awareness only makes identifying, and managing…
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