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Do you know that Smoking can impact your Physical Therapy?

By Christopher Taylor, PT / February 17, 2013

Smoking can impact your Physical Therapy.  A review of the the most recent statistics from American Lung Association (www.lung.org) and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) reveals that over 430,000 people die each year from smoking-related diseases. The American Lung Association warns that cigarette smoking leads to 87% of lung cancer…

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Laser Therapy to help with Pain

By Christopher Taylor, PT / January 14, 2013

Laser Therapy is a new option for pain relief in Asheville, North Carolina.  Stretching and exercise are a way to decrease your pain and improve your function and ultimately I believe that over the long term the best way to manage orthopedic pain is through exercise or activity.  However, there…

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Low Back Pain Treatment

By Christopher Taylor, PT / January 9, 2013

Physical Therapy is a commonly overlooked option for Low Back Pain Treatment.  It has also been found to be one of the more effective options to relieving pain and helping people returning to their normal lives.  The rates of low back pain is our country are absolutely mind-blowing.  A few…

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Medicare Patients Update for 2013

By physio pt / January 6, 2013

Medicare – There are 3 VERY important pieces of news you should know about your Medicare benefits in 2013.  Therapy Caps Renew At the beginning of the year, you can your physical or occupational therapy with NO CONCERNS of having to pay out-of-pocket*.  Therapy caps reset to zero at the…

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