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Is that surgery necessary? Is it even effective?

Recent research is showing that surgery might not be needed as often as we think. A large review estimates that 10% to 20% of surgeries might be unnecessary and that in some specialties such as cardiology and orthopedics, that number might be higher. The reasons for so many unneeded surgeries being performed are varied, but the most common are that more conservative options aren’t tried first, or lack of knowledge by the operating physician. (click for more)



What If We Told You That Not All Physical Therapy is Created Equal?

Setting: Orthopedic MD office.  You have just had an x-ray that came back clear (no breaks, hallelujah), medicine hasn’t helped the pain, and the MD enters the room: MD:  Hi (insert your name here), everything looks clear on the x-ray and you still have pain so I think it might be time to try some (click for more)



Want to Start a New Activity? Have Movement Goals? Here’s How Greensboro Physical Therapy Can Help.

When companies that operate in big industries like financial services and pharmaceuticals want to update their business models, streamline their market approach or launch a new commercial product, they often turn to the expertise of consultants. These experts have vast knowledge to help companies solve problems and achieve their goals. Did you know there’s such (click for more)



What’s The Deal With Knee Osteoarthritis? (And What Can You Do About It?)

Osteoarthritis (OA) is characterized by cell stress/degradation caused by trauma and maladaptive repair in joints.  Articular cartilage, which covers the bones in the knee joint, is avascular (has no blood supply), does not regenerate, and receives nutrients through diffusion via mechanical pressure (which means if you don’t move, it doesn’t get nutrients!). Pain actually occurs (click for more)