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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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Physio wins Spectrum Award for Customer Service Excellence

By Christopher Taylor, PT / June 15, 2016

City Beat News Grants Spectrum Award for Customer Satisfaction Excellence to Physio Physical Therapy and Wellness Asheville, North Carolina Businesses are honored for receiving high customer satisfaction ratings with the CBN Spectrum Award. Only business that delivery top notch customer service are eligible for nomination. City Beat News (CBN) is…

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Physical Therapy BEFORE Surgery

By Christopher Taylor, PT / May 22, 2016

How important is physical therapy BEFORE having surgery? We are frequently asked by clients if it is important to have physical therapy before surgery. Many people feel that if they are going to have therapy AFTER surgery, why have therapy before? This may sound like a clear cut answer, but…

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Decoding your Health Care

By Christopher Taylor, PT / April 8, 2016

Decoding Your Health Care Health care coverage and benefits vary and are often a source of confusion.  Luckily, having a better understanding of commonly used terminology will not only reduce frustration but will also ensure you’re maximizing the experience of your care. Terms you’re likely to see are deductible, co-payment, co-insurance, and out-of-pocket.  But…

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Joint Pain Relief

By Christopher Taylor, PT / March 20, 2016

How to find joint pain relief The longer you have been dealing with joint pain, the more you will need new ways to accommodate your disorder in order to find joint pain relief. In order to follow through your daily routines, some modifications could end up being essential. If you use some of the…

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