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What is an Orthopedic Physical Therapist?

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Julie Mankinen

Physical Therapists are trained to examine, differentially identify dysfunction, and to provide treatment and/or prevention methods for conditions that limit the body’s ability to move and function in daily life. For many medical conditions, physical therapy provides an effective and inexpensive alternative to pain medication, surgery, or other more extensive medical interventions. An orthopedic physical [...]

Swimming Tips

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Julie Mankinen

You may at some point have considered a swimming program as a part of an exercise and fitness regime. S.T.A.R. Physical Therapy would like to share some information regarding the benefits and also the potential pitfalls of recreation in the water. Swimming for recreation has many health benefits. It is great exercise for the whole [...]

Top Five Reasons that attending Physical Therapy will benefit YOU…

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Julie Mankinen

Physical Therapy is a PAIN KILLER! – Manual therapy and individually prescribed physical activity are well-documented as effective for a host of musculoskeletal disorders, from back or neck pain to shoulder tendonitis, ankle and knee sprains, hip arthritis, tennis elbow, overuse injuries, and more. And PT works without pharmaceutical costs and side effects. Physical Therapy [...]