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By Jonathan Orlando, PT, DPT, Aquacare Physical Therapy As athletes, whether dedicated runners, golfers, pickleball or tennis players, we understand the relentless toll that our favorite activity can take on our bodies. The persistent aches, nagging pains, and overwhelming fatigue are all too familiar. However, what if there was a game-changing approach to not […]
At 16, most of Ava McCarron’s days consist of school, friends, working at her parent’s ice cream shop, and sports. During her freshman year, Ava injured her ankle while playing soccer. While it wasn’t a break or fracture, several tendons were over-stretched and injured. “She was in a boot for several weeks to help her […]
By Cara Konlian, MSPT, CEO, Aquacare Physical Therapy Are you a pickler? Picklers are people who play pickleball, named the fastest-growing sport in America three years in a row. People of all ages embrace pickleball because it is a fun fast-paced game that is competitive but also creates camaraderie among players. Any healthcare provider […]
Chelsea Benincasa set out to complete a marathon. As she trained for the 26.2-mile race, she experienced pain in her legs, shins, and ankles. Her coach worked with her to find the cause, but realized she needed additional support to continue training safely. Her coach recommended she see Jeff Bonnette of Aquacare Physical Therapy in […]
Did you know that females are 5 times more likely to sustain a knee injury than males? Statistically, 30,000 high school and college-age females will injury their knee this year with a majority of these injuries coming from non-contact injuries. What is an ACL and how is it injured? Cruciate ligaments are found inside your […]
Calling all athletes, from recreational to the ultra-competitive. Starting a new sport or a new season is a prime time for sports injuries. Don’t go through all the work of training just to be sidelined by an injury. Often, athletes have been training for days, months and even for years to compete, to excel and […]
Aquacare Picks Us Up When We Are Down Gavin and Katherine Birl talk about two years of spinal rehabilitation. By Rachel Swick Mavity In January 2021, Katherine and Damian Birl got the type of call that every parent dreads. Their son was in an accident while snowboarding in Pennsylvania and they needed to go to […]
By Katie Oakley, PTA, Aquacare Salisbury – Milford Street At Aquacare Salisbury – Milford Street, we celebrate dancers every day by educating them about the importance of injury prevention. Aquacare’s Dance Medicine Program offers a unique experience for athletes and performing artists, providing individualized physical therapy tailored to all dance backgrounds. The dance medicine team, […]
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Physical Therapy can help with Shoulder Pain and Impingement Thinking about starting a new exercise program? Maybe yoga will be your new thing for relaxation and flexibility. As with any new exercise program, it is important that you consult with your physician and/or physical therapist, especially, if you have known health conditions that may limit […]
This time of year, many people are focused on fitness so it’s worth looking at what fitness really means. The dictionary defines fit as “sound physically and mentally, healthy.” Using that definition, many “fitness” routines fall short of the goal. If you don’t enjoy running and dread every workout, you’re probably falling short of the […]
Our feet are put through many stresses during the course of our normal day. Ankle and foot pain is common, and can be affected by age, footwear, as well as activities such as walking. Pain can be caused by reduced stability, reduced mobility, or reduced strength. Physical therapy can help. Within the foot are many […]