There is no question that a spinal cord injury is a life-changing event. The rehabilitation hospital/provider you choose can change your life as well. WakeMed Rehabilitation Hospital in Raleigh, NC provides highly specialized care and therapies for people with spinal cord injuries, helping them achieve the best possible outcome and quality of life. For many […]
Adding Another “tool” to Fight Chronic Pain! Are you a weekend fitness warrior? Is your job physically strenuous? Are you recovering from an injury or surgery? Do you have pain that just doesn’t respond to treatment? If you answered “yes” to any or all of these questions, then trigger point dry needling (TPDN) may be […]
Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathoners, help us help you run your very best race by consulting these resources. Marathon Preparation – Advice on hydration, eating and what to wear before, during and after the race Do Shoes Make a Difference for Athletics? Don’t Forgo the Stretch – To stretch or not to stretch. The answers vary depending […]
Athletes are not the only ones with Olympic dreams. For Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer Elizabeth Coleman, the Olympics are a perfect place to share her special talent too. It takes a lot of skill and dedication to help Olympic athletes deliver their peak performance. Athletic trainers, physical therapists, massage therapists, chiropractors, doctors, dietitians, coaches […]
As temperatures rise, so does the impulse to get outside and exercise. As a result, spring is the time of year when orthopaedists see more patients. Here are some tips to help avoid getting sidelined as warm weather begins: Stretching: Your muscles, bones and joints may not be ready to take on the increased stress […]
“A lot of workplace injuries can be avoided if people take the time to plan their movements,” says Jay Goodman, PT, SCS, with WakeMed Outpatient Rehab – Alexander Family YMCA. Knowing the correct posture to assume when seated at a computer, using the correct lifting techniques and stopping to think about your movements and position […]
Walking and running are some of the only popular sports where people receive no formal training. But, walking or running can cause injuries leading to long-term issues if left untreated. Several weeks ago I teamed with Dr. Jonathon Chappell with Wake Orthopaedics to host a running clinic to evaluate runner’s gaits and provide information on […]
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