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Plantar Fasciitis What is it? The plantar fascia is the flat band of tissue (ligament) that connects your heel bone to your toes and supports the arch of your foot. If you strain your plantar fascia, it can get weak, swollen, tender and inflamed. Pain is presented on the heel and bottom…
Read moreSleeping After Orthopedic Surgery One of the most common complaints after an orthopedic surgery is difficulty sleeping or just not being able to get comfortable enough for sleep. Sleeping after orthopedic surgery is a very important part of the healing process and our bodies need as much sleep as possible…
Read moreA 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…
Read moreWhy 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…
Read moreHave 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…
Read moreWhat 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…
Read moreReflexology 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…
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreCity 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…
Read moreHow 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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