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Blaine Hawkes, DPT
Jul 27, 20232 min
8 Exercises to Avoid ACL Tears
The ACL is a stabilizing ligament in the knee connecting the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone). In sporting events the ACL is...
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Blaine Hawkes, DPT
Sep 17, 20226 min
Muscle Atrophy: A Major Side-effect of Surgery No One Talks about, and How to Avoid it
Muscle atrophy is the loss of muscle mass and strength. It can be caused by disuse, aging, or certain diseases. Muscle atrophy is...
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Christopher Lords, DPT
Sep 12, 20223 min
Golfer's Elbow
Golfer’s elbow, also known as medial epicondylitis, is a common condition where pain is experienced on the inside of the elbow. It is...
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Blaine Hawkes, DPT
Aug 22, 20224 min
3 Training Principles for Youth Cross Country Runners
Cross Country is a wonderful fall sport that many of our kids enjoy. The lessons, friendships, and memories created on high school cross...
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Blaine Hawkes, DPT
Dec 30, 20204 min
Plantar Fasciitis: A Common Foot Pain That can be Conquered with the Right Approach
Plantar Fasciitis is one of the more common diagnoses we see in physical therapy. It often presents as a nagging pain in the heels or...
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Blaine Hawkes, DPT
Jun 18, 20206 min
How to Counter-attack the Downward Spiral of Arthritis and why you Should Start Now
Osteoarthritis. One of the common joys of getting older. Osteoarthritis (OA) is breakdown of the cartilage that covers the ends of our...
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Blaine Hawkes, DPT
Jun 15, 20201 min
Ankle Sprains: How to recover quickly and completely
Most normal people suffer an ankle sprain at some point in their life. There are lots of things you can do to speed up recovery and avoid...
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Blaine Hawkes, DPT
Jun 4, 20206 min
Avoiding Falls in the Elderly
As we age into the golden years, the risk of falls increases. A fall can be a devastating and life altering event resulting in a variety...
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Blaine Hawkes, DPT
Jun 1, 20205 min
Running Injuries and how to Avoid Them
By Blaine Hawkes, DPT Many distance runners have had their training routines interrupted by a nasty case of shin-splints, IT-band pain in...
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