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Blaine Hawkes, DPT

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...

Blaine Hawkes, DPT

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...

Christopher Lords, DPT

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...

Blaine Hawkes, DPT

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...

Blaine Hawkes, DPT

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...

Blaine Hawkes, DPT

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...

Blaine Hawkes, DPT

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...

Blaine Hawkes, DPT

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...

Blaine Hawkes, DPT

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...