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IASTM Effectiveness vs Astym

By Christopher Taylor, PT / November 21, 2016

A Systematic Review on IASTM  Concludes it is Ineffective (but there is good news!) Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) is on the rise in the physical therapy field. With new techniques and procedures popping up everywhere, it is hard to know what works and what doesn’t. A September 2016 systematic…

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Walking in Fall

By Christopher Taylor, PT / November 10, 2016

Why Walking In the Fall Season Can Make You Feel Healthier & Happier Lets talk about Fall since it is here. The number one thing that most people stop doing when this time of year comes round – getting outdoors. While summer may strike you as the best time to be…

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Causes of Shoulder Pain and Popping

By Christopher Taylor, PT / October 2, 2016

Have you ever wondered why you have shoulder popping? I often hear this question in my practice, “Why is my shoulder popping?” There are multiple reasons for this common issue.  The shoulder is a complex and unstable joint.  It is comprised of bone, ligaments, cartilage, and tendons that allow for the…

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Benefits of Reflexology

By Christopher Taylor, PT / September 27, 2016

What are some of the benefits of having Reflexology performed? Reflexology has a lot of benefits for your health. What are the benefits of Reflexology? We will break down each one below to give more detail. It has positive effects on Nerve Function, Energy Levels, Circulation, Relaxation, Toxin Removal, Nervous System…

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What is Reflexology?

By Christopher Taylor, PT / September 26, 2016

Reflexology is an alternative treatment for a wide variety of conditions, as mentioned below, and has been in use for thousands of years. The ancient Chinese and Egyptians have documented practices similar to reflexology as a treatment for certain afflictions. It involves the reflexologist applying pressure to specific areas in the…

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Best of WNC 2016 Best Physical Therapist and Physical Therapy Practice 2016 Announced

By Christopher Taylor, PT / August 10, 2016

The results are in for the Mountain Xpress Best Of WNC 2016!  PHYSIO is proud to announce: Lee Plamann, Physical Therapist at Physio voted Best of WNC! Congratulations to Lee Plamann, PT, DPT for being voted a Best of WNC Winner for Physical Therapist and to  PHYSIO Physical Therapy and Wellness Asheville for being voted…

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What is the BioQPulse?

By Christopher Taylor, PT / January 15, 2016

What is the BioQPulse? The BioQPulse is a revolutionary device that can relieve pressure points in as little as 5-minutes. Many pressure points in the hand are directly linked to problems in the entire body and by relieving them your blood circulation improves, stress improves, swelling improves, and more.  Whether your problem…

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What is osteoarthritis anyways?

By Christopher Taylor, PT / January 7, 2016

What is Osteoarthritis? Have you ever wondered “what in the world is osteoarthritis?” Osteoarthritis has many different names including OA, degenerative joint disease, osteoarthrosis and degenerative arthritis. As some of those names allude to OA is degenerative process that continues to progress with age, wear and tear. The process is a breaking down…

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The 25 Most Popular Diets of 2015: Ideal Protein tops the list while Weight Watchers and Nutrisystem take a tumble

By Christopher Taylor, PT / January 5, 2016

As 2015 drew to a close, it’s time to reveal our annual most popular diets list! We use your searches* to determine which diets, programs, books, and supplements are the most talked about, researched, and used for the year and we have to say, there were a few surprises! Popular…

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Introducing Lee Plamann, Physical Therapist to the Physio Team

By Christopher Taylor, PT / December 6, 2015

  Lee Plamann, PT, DPT Physical Therapist Please welcome our newest addition to the team, Lee Plamann, Physical Therapist. Lee joins the Physio Team with tons of amazing experience working with tendon, joint, muscle and nerve pain. He loves working with his hands and getting his clients the results they want, quickly. Some of…

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